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Emperor Shun; Emperor Shun; 舜帝

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Emperor Shun 舜帝

Lived: c.2300–c.2200 BC

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Ancient Chinese Emperor. One of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Ruled for a half-century.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Emperor Shun
Simplified Chinese: 舜帝

Birthplace: Yaoxu
(姚墟)

Other Names: King Shun, Yao Chonghua, Youyu-shi, The Great Shun, Yu Shun

Name Notes: Born Yao Chonghua (姚重華). Other names include Youyu-shi (有虞氏), the Great Shun (大舜) and Yu Shun (虞舜).

Rank and Titles

Emperor

Family and Relationships

Wudeng (握登) 握登 (Mother)

Literary Appearances

Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 8, 17, 34, 80, 96, 100, 106

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March 25, 2010