Ancient China · Ruler

Yu the Great 夏禹

Xia Yu

Dates uncertain

Passages
2
Chapters
1
Histories
1

Overview

The translated histories identify Yu the Great as a ruler. This record brings together 2 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

RolesRuler
Found inBook of Wei

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal Yu the Great 夏禹 Xia Yu
Personal name Yu Yu
Personal name Yu the Great 夏禹 Xia Yu

Identity

Historicity
Legendary
Identification
Named
Sex
Uncertain

Roles

  • Ruler

Life and dates

Attested activity

References in the histories

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Book of Wei, Chapter 96Volume 90: Retired Officals: Sui Kua, Feng Liang, Li Mi, Zheng Xiu · 2 passages