Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Emperor
gptkbp:awards defeated the Eastern Wei
unified Northern China
gptkbp:birth_year 535
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Chang'an
gptkbp:cultural_contribution gptkb:historical_records
patronage of arts
literature promotion
gptkbp:death_year 578
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Northern_Zhou
gptkbp:era Tianjian
gptkbp:father gptkb:Emperor_Xuan_of_Northern_Zhou
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced later dynasties
strengthened the Northern Zhou
consolidated power in the North
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:military_campaigns
territorial expansion
supporting Buddhism
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:cultural_patronage
political stability
military prowess
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Empress_Dowager_Wang
gptkbp:notable_event expansion of territory
construction of temples
influence on Chinese history
development of trade routes
patronage of scholars
establishment of educational institutions
influence on military strategy
establishment of a centralized government
cultural exchanges with the West
reforms in governance
support for the arts and culture
involvement in international diplomacy
improvement of agricultural practices
cultural flourishing during his reign
development of legal codes
promotion of meritocracy in government
reduction of corruption
strengthening of military forces
enhancement of infrastructure
support for Confucianism
conquest of the Northern Qi
establishment of the Northern Zhou
support of Buddhist institutions
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:Emperor_Wu_of_Northern_Zhou
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Emperor_Xuan_of_Northern_Zhou
gptkbp:reform land redistribution
military reorganization
taxation reform
gptkbp:reign_end 578
gptkbp:reign_start 561
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Daoism
gptkbp:spouse Princess of the Northern Qi
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Emperor_Jing_of_Northern_Zhou
gptkbp:temple Wudi
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Northern_Zhou
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6