Overview
The translated histories identify Xiang Yu as a general and warlord. 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
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | Xiang Yu | 項籍 | Xiàng Jí |
| Surname | Xiang | 項 | Xiàng |
| Personal name | Xiang Yu | 項籍 | Xiàng Jí |
| Given | Yu | 籍 | Jí |
Identity
- Historicity
- Historical
- Identification
- Named
- Sex
- Male
- Sex: maleExplicit · hanshu:059:s0243
Roles
- General
- Warlord
Life and dates
Death
- Date Context: Source Date: Text: 籍死 · Western Year: BC 202Explicit event contextual date · hanshu:059:s0243
Attested activity
- Source Date: Text: 籍死 · Western Year: BC 202Explicit event contextual date · hanshu:059:s0243
Places and affiliations
- Label: Chu / 楚 · Relation: ledExplicit · hanshu:059:s0243
References in the histories
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