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Yellow Emperor

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Also known as Huangdi, Huang-ti, Hwang-ti, Hin Yuen, Yellow Thearch, Hoang-ti, Hoang ti, Hoang Ti

Legendary Chinese ruler, one of the Five Emperors, later worshipped as a god

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The Yellow Emperor is a legendary figure in Chinese history, traditionally counted among the Five Emperors and credited with founding early Chinese civilization. He later became venerated as a deity in Chinese religion and remains an important symbol of Chinese cultural identity.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
culture hero
Gender
male
Child
Nuba
Father
Shaodian
Sibling
Yandi
Occupation
sovereign
Student of
Guangchengzi
Image
Yellow Emperor.jpg
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Commons category
Yellow Emperor
date of death
2597-00-00
Commons gallery
黃帝
date of birth
2717-00-00
enemy
Chiyou
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Chinese name Traditional Chinese黃帝 Simplified Chinese黄帝 Literal meaning "Yellow Emperor"

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