Shandong in the Ancient World

The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 544 BC to 314 BC. The most recorded lives are Mencius, Confucius and Sun Tzu.

Notable people

1. Confucius

   in 517 BC

   1 moment here

   Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a teacher, political thinker, and sometime official of the Chinese state of Lu.…

2. Mencius

   from 319 BC to 314 BC

   3 moments here

   Mencius (Meng Ke) was a Confucian philosopher of the Warring States period. The traditional dates of his life are approximate.…

3. Sun Tzu

   in 544 BC

   1 moment here

   Sun Tzu (traditionally Sun Wu) was a Chinese military strategist traditionally placed in the late Spring and Autumn period.…

Moments

1. 544 BC Traditional birth in Qi Sun Tzu
2. 517 BC Seeks service in Qi Confucius
3. 319 BC Jixia Academy service Mencius
4. 314 BC Overnight at Zhou after leaving Qi Mencius
5. 314 BC Resignation from the Qi court Mencius

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