Ancient China · Ruler

Shun

Dates uncertain

Passages
3
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Shun as a ruler. This record brings together 3 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

RolesRuler
Found inBook of Han

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Shun Shun
Personal name Shun
Personal name Shun

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Uncertain

Roles

  • Ruler

Life and dates

Attested activity

References in the histories

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Book of Han, Chapter 99Volume 87b: Yang Xiong 2 · 3 passages