Sui and Tang · Scholar and Philosopher

Wang Tong 王通

Wáng Tōng

Attested AD 600 - AD 617

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Chapters
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Histories
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Overview

The translated histories identify Wang Tong as a philosopher and scholar. This record brings together 1 passage from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Wang Tong 王通 Wáng Tōng
Title Master Wang Tong 王通氏 Wáng Tōng shì
Personal name Wang Tong 王通 Wáng Tōng

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Philosopher
  • Scholar

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 王通氏言 · Western Interval: Start: AD 600 · End: AD 617
    Explicit event contextual date · liaoshi:058:s0010

Works and attributed material

  • Kind: speech · Role: speaker · Statement: Shun toured four peaks with few guards and light levies
    Explicit · liaoshi:058:s0010

References in the histories

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History of Liao, Chapter 58Volume 58 Treatises 28: Ceremonial Guards 4 · 1 passage