Grandfather of Wu Zhen (武禎之祖)

Overview

Grandfather of Wu Zhen was an Astrologer.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1126 to AD 1127 靖康後
Directly stated · History of Jin 131, passage 124

Family

Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.

Parent of Father of Wu Zhen (武禎之父)
grandfather 祖
Strongly inferred · History of Jin 131, passage 124
Parent of Wu Zhen (武禎)
grandfather 祖 · paternal line · 2 generations
Directly stated · History of Jin 131, passage 124

Career and standing

grand astrologer 太史
Directly stated · History of Jin 131, passage 124

Events and relationships

Turned to farming after Jingkang; land fell under Jin
Migration · Subject
Directly stated · History of Jin 131, passage 124

References in the histories

History of Jin, Chapter 131Volume 131 Biographies 69: Huan Zhe, Liang Chong, Song Gui, Pan Shouheng, Fang Ji, Liu Wansu, Zhang Congzheng, Li Qingsi, Ji Tianxi, Zhang Yuansu, Ma Guizhong, Wu Zhen Son: Kang, Li Mao, Hu Dexin · 1 passage

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祖官太史，靖康後業農，後畫界屬金。 His grandfather had served as grand astrologer. After the Jingkang disaster the family turned to farming, and when boundaries were redrawn their land fell under Jin rule.