Ancient China · Diplomat

Su Qin 蘇秦

Attested BC 320 - BC 284

Passages
2
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Su Qin as a diplomat and statesman. This record brings together 2 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Su Qin 蘇秦 Su Qin
Personal name Su Qin 蘇秦 Su Qin

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Uncertain

Roles

  • Diplomat
  • Statesman

Life and dates

Attested activity

Career and standing

  • Label: chancellor of Yan / 相燕 · Action: held
    Explicit · shiji:083:s0178

References in the histories

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Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 83Biographies of Lu Zhonglian and Zou Yang · 2 passages