Emperor Yao
Emperor Yao (simplified Chinese: 尧; traditional Chinese: 堯; pinyin: Yáo; Wade–Giles: Yao2; traditionally c. 2356 – 2255 BCE) was a legendary Chinese ruler, according to various sources, one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
| Yao 堯 | |
|---|---|
Chinese Emperor Yao | |
| Reign | 99 years |
| Predecessor | Emperor Zhi |
| Successor | Emperor Shun |
| Born | Gaoyou, Jiangsu or Tianchang, Anhui |
| Spouse | San Yi (concubine) |
| Issue | Danzhu Ehuang Nuying |
| Father | Emperor Ku |
| Mother | Qingdu |
| Emperor Yao | |
|---|---|
Song dynasty depiction of Yao |
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