Three Kingdoms and Six Dynasties · Ruler

Emperor Xiaowen 孝文帝

Xiaowen

Attested AD 471 - AD 493

Passages: 2
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Xiaowen was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 471 to AD 493 高祖延興元年…太和十七年
Directly stated · Book of Wei 111, passage 64

Events and relationships

Southern campaign
AD 493 太和十七年六月丙戌 · Military · Commander
Directly stated · Book of Wei 111, passage 110

References in the histories

Book of Wei, Chapter 111Volume 105a Treatise 1: Celestial Phenomena 1 · 2 passages

高祖延興元年十二月癸卯，日有蝕之。 In the twelfth month of Yanxing 1, during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen, on guimao day, the sun was eclipsed.

十七年六月丙戌，高祖南伐。 In the sixth month of year 17, on bingxu day, Emperor Xiaowen launched his southern campaign.