Confucius
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Confucius was born on October 9, 1 BC in Qufu[1][2] and died on March 9, 1 BC at the Si River[2][3]. He worked as a philosopher, teacher, and writer[4][5][6] and was associated with the religion of Confucianism.
His areas of focus were philosophy, social philosophy, and ethics. He had two children: Kong Li and Kong Jiao.
Confucius
Summary
Confucius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Qufu[2]. He was born on October 9, 552 BC[3]. He died in Si River[4]. He died on March 9, 479 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], teacher[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Confucius was born in Qufu[2].
- Confucius passed away in Si River[4].
- Confucius was born on October 9, 552 BC[3].
- Confucius was born on October 4, 551 BC[10].
- Confucius was born on 551 BC[11].
- Confucius died on March 9, 479 BC[5].
- Confucius died on 479 BC[12].
- Confucius is buried at Cemetery of Confucius[13].
- Confucius's father was Shuliang He[14].
- Confucius's mother was Yan Zhengzai[15].
- Among Confucius's spouses was Qiguan Shi[16].
- A child of Confucius was Kong Li[17].
- A child of Confucius was Kong Jiao[18].
- Confucius held citizenship in Lu[19].
- Historical Chinese was Confucius's native language[20].
- Confucius worked as a philosopher[6].
- Confucius's professions included teacher[7].
- Confucius worked as a writer[8].
- Confucius's field of work was philosophy[21].
- Confucius's field of work was social philosophy[22].
- Confucius's field of work was ethics[23].
- A notable student of Confucius was Zilu[24].
- A notable student of Confucius was Zengzi[25].
- A notable student of Confucius was Yan Hui[26].
- A notable student of Confucius was Duanmu Ci[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Confucius's place of birth was Qufu[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 9, 552 BC[3], October 4, 551 BC[10], and 551 BC[11]. His father was Shuliang He[14]. His mother was Yan Zhengzai[15]. Historical Chinese was his native language[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], teacher[7], and writer[8]. Fields of work include philosophy[21], an academic discipline[28]; social philosophy[22], a branch of philosophy[29]; and ethics[23], a branch of philosophy[30]. Notable students include Zilu[24], a philosopher[31], -0542–-0480[32]; Zengzi[25], a philosopher[33], -0504–-0435[34], of Lu[35], specialised in philosophy[36]; Yan Hui[26], a philosopher[37], -0521–-0481[38], of Lu[39]; Duanmu Ci[27], a philosopher[40], -0520–-0456[41]; Zhuansun Shi[42], a philosopher[43], -0503–-0450[44]; and Zai Yu[45], a philosopher[46], -0522–-0458[47].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Confucius is Analects[48]. Things named for him include Confucius Peace Prize[49], Confucianism[50], 7853 he[51], Chrysolina confucii[52], What the Master Would Not Discuss[53], Confucius Institute[54], Potanthus confucius[55], and he' Birthday[56].
Personal Life
Confucius was married to Qiguan Shi[16]. Children include Kong Li[17], a Confucian scholar[57], -0532–-0483[58] and Kong Jiao[18]. His religion is recorded as Confucianism[59].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include March 9, 479 BC[5] and 479 BC[12]. Confucius died in Si River[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of him[13].
Why It Matters
Confucius has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 172 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Voltaire[61], a philosopher[62], 1694–1778[63], of France[64], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[65], specialised in philosophy[66]; Mencius[67], a philosopher[68], -0372–-0289[69], of Zhu[70], specialised in philosophy[71]; François Quesnay[72], a philosopher[73], 1694–1774[74], of France[75], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[76], specialised in economics[77]; Han Terra[78], a dancer[79], b. 1982[80], of South Korea[81]; and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[82], a mathematician[83], 1646–1716[84], of Electorate of Saxony[85], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[86], specialised in mathematical analysis[87].
Works attributed to him include Ten Wings[88], a commentary[89]; Four Books and Five Classics[90], a written work[91]; Great Learning[92], a literary work[93]; and Spring and Autumn Annals[94]. Entities named for him include Confucius Peace Prize[49], Confucianism[50], 7853 he[51], Chrysolina confucii[52], What the Master Would Not Discuss[53], and Confucius Institute[54].
FAQs
Where was Confucius born?
Confucius's place of birth was Qufu[2].
Where did Confucius die?
Confucius died in Si River[4].
Who were Confucius's parents?
Confucius's father was Shuliang He[14]. Confucius's mother was Yan Zhengzai[15].
Who was Confucius married to?
Confucius's spouses include Qiguan Shi[16].
What did Confucius do for work?
Confucius worked as philosopher[6], teacher[7], and writer[8].
Who did Confucius influence?
Confucius has been cited as an influence by Voltaire[61], Mencius[67], François Quesnay[72], and Han Terra[78].