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Confucius was born in Zou, Lu state to a military officer and his concubine.
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At the age of 3, Confucius lost his father. He was brought up by his mother under frugal conditions.
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Confucius married a woman named Qiguan at the age of 19. It was said that they did not have an amicable relationship.
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At the age of 23, Confucius lost his mother, Yan Zhengzai. He mourned her death for 3 years.
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Confucius became the first teacher in China to provide education for everybody, no matter their personal backgrounds. He was well-versed in calligraphy, rituals, charioteering, arithmetic, music, archery, history, poetry, and classical traditions.
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Confucius began to get into politics, and was appointed the governor of a town in the Lu state. He eventually became
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For three days, due to an opponent’s distraction, The Duke of Lu neglected his official duties, leaving Confucius disappointed. Confucius resigned from the Lu government and temporarily traveled to north-east and central China to present his political beliefs.
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Confucius left his homeland after his support for the failed attempt of dismantling the fortified city walls of three powerful families. The Ji, Meng, and Shu.
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At 68 years old, Confucius returned from his exile from Lu to preserve and teach his classical traditions through writing and editing.
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At the age of 73, Confucius died, leaving behind around 3,000 followers. 72 of his students to have a command on the arts that were taught and mastered by Confucius.
