- Confucius (Kong Qui or K’ung Fu-tzu)
- Born 551 B.C. Lu, China
- Lived during the Chao Dynasty
- Later in life, he wandered through many states of China, giving advice to their rulers.
- In his final years he went back to Lu and devoted his time to teaching.
- Longest Chinese dynasty lasting from about 1027 to about 221 B.C.
- Ruled by Zhou and his family.
- Known for its moral laxity. (They weren’t strict enough)