Ancient China · Ruler

King Wen of Zhou 文王

Wen Wang

Attested BC 1100

Passages: 2
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

King Wen of Zhou was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 1100 宗文王
Directly stated · Book of Wei 96, passage 140

References in the histories

Book of Wei, Chapter 96Volume 90: Retired Officals: Sui Kua, Feng Liang, Li Mi, Zheng Xiu · 2 passages

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

豈有天子布政施令之所，宗祀文王以配上帝之堂，周公負扆以朝諸侯之處，而室戶之外僅餘四尺而已哉？ Can the Son of Heaven's hall of government, sacrifice to King Wen to match Heaven, and Duke of Zhou's audience of feudal lords leave only four feet beyond the doors?