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Shaodian

b. 2697 BC

Chinese legend, tribal leader

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About Shaodian

Born 2697 BC.

Shaodian was the father of the Yellow Emperor (黄帝), according to the Records of the Grand Historian. He started the Youxiong clan (有熊氏), whilst his wives were Fubao and Nüdeng of the Youjiao clan. Fubao later gave birth to Huangdi (the Yellow Emperor) and Nüdeng (女登) gave birth to Yandi.

According to Discourses of the States, Shaodian was a stepfather of the Yellow Emperor: "It was said that Shaodian's wife Fubao gave birth to the Yellow Emperor near the Ji River and the Yan Emperor next to the Jiang River which accounted to their different temperaments. Some said “Although Shaodian preceded the Yellow and Yan emperors, he was not their father.” "

Lady Hua, the wife of Ye the Great and mother of Fei the Great (also known as Boyi), was said to be his descendant.

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Important facts

Born
2697 BC
Birth century
Positions held
Emperor of China

Family & relationships

Spouse
Fubao
Child
Yan Emperor
Child
Yellow Emperor

Frequently asked questions

Who was Shaodian?

Chinese legend, tribal leader

When was Shaodian born?

Shaodian was born in 2697 BC.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shaodian

· Wikidata: Q4302144

· DBpedia: Shaodian

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