Western Wei

dynasty in Northwest China during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period
Organization chinese_dynasty Q1143164
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Western Wei

Summary

Western Wei is a Chinese dynasty[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Western Wei is on the continent of Asia[3].
  • Western Wei's instance of is recorded as Chinese dynasty[4].
  • Western Wei's instance of is recorded as historical Chinese state[5].
  • Western Wei's capital is recorded as Chang'an[6].
  • Western Wei is part of Northern dynasties[7].
  • Western Wei's Commons category is recorded as Western Wei[8].
  • 535 marks the founding of Western Wei[9].
  • Western Wei was dissolved in 557[10].
  • Western Wei's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Western Wei[11].
  • Western Wei's replaces is recorded as Northern Wei[12].
  • Western Wei's replaced by is recorded as Northern Zhou[13].

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Founding

535 marks the founding of Western Wei[9].

Identity

Western Wei is part of Northern dynasties[7].

Dissolution

Western Wei was dissolved in 557[10].

Why It Matters

Western Wei has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]

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  1. 7d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 DgvW
    Instance of Chinese dynasty, historical Chinese state
    Replaces Northern Wei
    Dissolved
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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