Ancient China · Ruler

King Wen 文王

Wen Wang

Attested BC 1050

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

King Wen was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 1050 文王
Strongly inferred · Book of Wei 96, passage 292

Events and relationships

Honored in mingtang description
Ritual · Honoree
Directly stated · Book of Wei 96, passage 292

References in the histories

Book of Wei, Chapter 96Volume 90: Retired Officals: Sui Kua, Feng Liang, Li Mi, Zheng Xiu · 1 passage

按上文云：「夫明堂者蓋所以告月朔、布時令、宗文王、祀五帝者也。」 Above: "The Mingtang announces the new moon, promulgates seasons, honors King Wen, and sacrifices to the Five Emperors."