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Ancient Chinese Emperor. One of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Ruled for 99 years.
Wade-Giles: Emperor Yao [I Ch‘i] (Fang-hsün)
Simplified Chinese: 舜尧伊祁 (放勋)
Other Names: King Yao, Taotang Fangxun, Tang Yao
Name Notes: Ancestral name is Yi Qi (伊祁) or Qi (祁). Clan name Taotang (陶唐) given name Fangxun (放勳). Also known as Tang Yao (唐堯).
Emperor Yao; One of the “Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors”
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