Kong Zongyuan
Song dynasty person (CBDB = 15937)
About Kong Zongyuan
Lived 1003 – 1068 (aged 64–65). Kong Zongyuan was a Chinese.
Kong Zongyuan (, courtesy name 子莊) was a 46th generation descendant of Confucius and the first Duke Yansheng.
When Kong Shengyou (孔聖佑) died without a son, Kong Zongyuan succeeded him as Duke Wenxuan (文宣公) in 1039. In 1055, Emperor Renzong of Song renamed the title to Duke Yansheng (衍聖公). Descendants of Kong Zongyuan continued to hold the title of Duke Yansheng until 1935.
Kong Zongyuan is buried in the Cemetery of Confucius in Qufu.
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Who was Kong Zongyuan?
Song dynasty person (CBDB = 15937)
When was Kong Zongyuan born?
Kong Zongyuan was born in 1003.
When did Kong Zongyuan die?
Kong Zongyuan died in 1068.
What nationality was Kong Zongyuan?
Kong Zongyuan was Chinese.
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