Yu the Great
Xia Dynasty king and founder
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Summary
Yu the Great is a human whose existence is disputed[1]. He was born on 2297 BC[2] in People's Republic of China[3]. He died on 2197 BC[4] in Kuaiji Mountains[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 5% of human whose existence is disputed entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,370 views/month).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 2025 BC[8]
- Place of burial: Yu the Great mausoleum[9]
- Father: Gun[10]
- Mother: Nü Zhi[11]
- Spouse: Tu Shan Shi[12]
- Child: Qi of Xia[13]
- Country of citizenship: Xia dynasty[14]
- Position held: wang[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Instance of: legendary figure[17]
- Family: Xia dynasty[18]
- Commons category: Yu the Great[19]
- Family name: Si[20]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21]
- Name in native language: 大禹[22]
Why It Matters
Yu the Great has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Yu the Great born?
Yu the Great was born in People's Republic of China[3].
Where did Yu the Great die?
Yu the Great died in Kuaiji Mountains[5].
Who were Yu the Great's parents?
Yu the Great's father was Gun[10]. Yu the Great's mother was Nü Zhi[11].
Who was Yu the Great married to?
Yu the Great's spouses include Tu Shan Shi[12].
What did Yu the Great do for work?
Yu the Great worked as a ruler[6].