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Also known as Tang Yao, Di Yao, Tao Tang Shi, Emperor Yao, T'ang Yao, Ti Yao, Ti-yao, T'ang-yao

legendary Chinese ruler, one of the Five Emperors

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Reign
73 years
Predecessor
Emperor Zhi
Successor
Emperor Shun
Born
Gaoyou , Jiangsu or Tianchang , Anhui
Spouse
San Yi (concubine)
Issue
Danzhu , Ehuang , Nüying
Father
Emperor Ku
Mother
Qingdu

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Emperor Yao
date of birth
2324-00-00
date of death
2206-01-01
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Emperor Yao (simplified Chinese: 尧; traditional Chinese: 堯; pinyin: Yáo; Wade–Giles: Yao; traditionally c. 2356 – 2255 BCE) was a legendary Chinese ruler. He is considered by some sources as one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

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