Qin and Han · Tribal Leader

Xiongnu Chanyu 匈奴單于

Attested BC 1

Passages
2
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Xiongnu Chanyu as a tribal leader. 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 Xiongnu Chanyu 匈奴單于
Title chanyu 單于
Title Xiongnu chanyu 匈奴單于

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Title only
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Tribal Leader

Life and dates

Attested activity

  • Source Date: Text: 元壽二年正月 · Western Year: BC 1
    Explicit event contextual date · hanshu:012:s0125

Events and relationships

  • Kind: diplomatic · Role: visitor · Action: came-to-court · Date Context: Source Date: Text: 元壽二年正月 · Western Year: BC 1

References in the histories

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Book of Han, Chapter 12Volume 11: Annals of Emperor Ai · 2 passages