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551 BCE
Birth
Confucius was born in Zou, Lu state to a military officer and his concubine. -
548 BCE
A Rough Beginning
At the age of 3, Confucius lost his father. He was brought up by his mother under frugal conditions. -
532 BCE
Love is in the Air
Confucius married a woman named Qiguan at the age of 19. It was said that they did not have an amicable relationship. -
528 BCE
Parentless
At the age of 23, Confucius lost his mother, Yan Zhengzai. He mourned her death for 3 years. -
519 BCE
Aspiration for Education
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. -
501 BCE
Stepping Stone into Politics
Confucius began to get into politics, and was appointed the governor of a town in the Lu state. He eventually became
the "Minister of Crime". -
498 BCE
Travel Time
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. -
497 BCE
Departure
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. -
483 BCE
The Return
At 68 years old, Confucius returned from his exile from Lu to preserve and teach his classical traditions through writing and editing. -
479 BCE
Death
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.
