Philosophy
Philosophy / Ancient
Confucius
551 BCE — 479 BCE孔子
Chinese philosopher (c. 551 – c. 479 BCE)
Born551 BCE
BirthplaceQufu
Fieldsphilosopher, teacher, writer
The story, in brief.
Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue.
Introduction from Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Read the full biography ↗
A life in milestones.
Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.
This edition has life dates for Confucius; more sourced milestones are still to be added.
- 551 BCE
- 479 BCE~ age 72
Behind this profile
Sources retrieved 2026-11-01. Dates and milestones: Wikidata contributors, CC0 ↗. Biographical introduction: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Ancient dates and traditional biographies may be disputed; consult the linked records.
Portrait: Anonymous Chinese painter of the Western Han period · Public domain · Original and attribution ↗. Display cropped and desaturated.
KEEP EXPLORING / Philosophy
Explore this field ↗
