Chen Shou

Also known as Chan Sau

Chinese historian (233-297)

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Chen Shou, also known by the courtesy name Chengzuo, was a male historian, writer, and politician who lived during the Shu Han and Western Jin dynasties. Born in 233 and dying in 297, he wrote in Chinese. His notable work is the Records of the Three Kingdoms, also referred to as Bai hua san guo zhi. Other works include Jin zhu ben er shi si shi, San'guo zhi bu zhu xu, and San'guo zhi bu zhu.

He died in Luoyang. His life and work are described in the Book of Jin and the History of Ming. In Japanese contexts, his name appears in kana as Chin Jyu. He is listed in author databases under the name Shou Chʻen.

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It is catalogued under topics including 233 births, 297 deaths and 3rd-century Chinese historians.

Its subject is documented across 26 Wikipedia language editions.

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Born: 233
Died: 297
Works: 26

Top works

Bai hua san guo zhi
Jin zhu ben er shi si shi
San'guo zhi bu zhu xu
San'guo zhi bu zhu
San guo zhi

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Key facts

Born: Family name : Chén (陳), Given name : Shòu (壽), Courtesy name : Chéngzuò (承祚) , 233 , Nanchong , Baxi Commandery, Shu Han
Died: 297 (aged 64) , Luoyang , Henan Commandery , Jin Dynasty
Occupation: Historian, politician, writer
Notable works: Records of the Three Kingdoms Memoirs of Zhuge Liang Biographies of Famous People from Yi Province Records of Ancient States Dissertation on Bureaucracy Explaining Taboos Guang Guo Lun
Relatives: Chen Fu (nephew) Chen Li (nephew) Chen Jie (relative)

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