Confucius

551 - 479 Ancient History Chinese

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Confucius (551–479 BCE), born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher, educator, and politician whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism, emphasizing moral integrity, social harmony, family loyalty, ritual propriety, and virtuous governance. Revered as a sage, he traveled through Chinese states offering counsel to rulers on ethical leadership and compiled or edited the Five Classics, influencing East Asian culture for over two millennia.

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