Ban Gu (Chinese: 班固; Wade-Giles: Pan Ku, 32–92), courtesy name Mengjian (孟堅), was a 1st century Chinese historian. He was born into a scholarly family, and his father, Ban Biao, was a prominent historian. He took over from his father responsibility for writing a history of the former Han Dynasty, a book known in modern times as the Book of Han. However, his work was interrupted by political problems, as his association with the family of Empress Dowager Dou led to his imprisonment and death (either by execution or torture). A few volumes of his book Ban Gu wants to Bang U in 13-20th (eight chronological charts) and 26th (astronomical biography), however, was completed by his younger sister, Ban Zhao, and became a model for many other works about later dynasties. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Wade-Giles, sometimes abbreviated Wade, is a Romanization (phonetic notation and transliteration) system for the Chinese language based on Mandarin. ... For alternate uses, see Number 32. ... This article is about the year 92. ... Cha can also refer to a Latin American dance, also called the Cha-cha-cha. ... The 1st century was that century that lasted from 1 to 100 according the Gregorian calendar. ... Ban Biao (Chinese: ; Wade-Giles: Pan Piao, 3 CE—54 CE), born in Xianyang, Shaanxi, was a Chinese historian, and an officer of the Han Dynasty. ... Han Dynasty in 87 BC Capital Changan (202 BC–9 AD) Luoyang (25 AD–190 AD) Language(s) Chinese Religion Taoism, Confucianism Government Monarchy History  - Establishment 206 BC  - Battle of Gaixia; Han rule of China begins 202 BC  - Interruption of Han rule 9 - 24  - Abdication to Cao Wei 220... The Book of Han (Chinese: 漢書/汉书) is a classic Chinese historical writing covering the history of Western Han from 206 BC to 25. ... Empress Dou (竇皇后, personal name unknown) (d. ... Ban Zhao (Chinese:班昭; Wade-Giles:Pan Chao, c. ...

He also wrote in the main poetic genre of the Han era, a kind of poetry interspersed with prose called fu. Some are anthologized by Xiao Tong in his Selections of Refined Literature in the 6th century. Fu (賦) is a Chinese literary form that combines prose and poetry, sometimes called rhymed prose. ... Xiao Tong (蕭統) (501-531), courtesy name Deshi (德施), formally Crown Prince Zhaoming (昭明太子, literally the accomplished and understanding crown prince), later further posthumously honored as Emperor Zhaoming (昭明皇帝), was a crown prince of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty. ... The 6th century is the period from 501 - 600 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ...

Ban's family:

• Ban Biao (班彪; 3-54; father)
  • Ban Gu (班固; 32-92; first son)
  • Ban Chao (班超; 32-102; second son)
  • Ban Zhao (班昭; daughter)

Ban Biao (Chinese: ; Wade-Giles: Pan Piao, 3 CE—54 CE), born in Xianyang, Shaanxi, was a Chinese historian, and an officer of the Han Dynasty. ... Events By place Roman Empire The rule of Augustus is renewed for a ten-year period. ... This article is about the year 54. ... For alternate uses, see Number 32. ... This article is about the year 92. ... Ban Chao (班超, 32-102 CE) was a Chinese general and cavalry commander in charge of the administration of the Western Regions (Central Asia) during the Eastern Han dynasty. ... For alternate uses, see Number 32. ... For other uses, see number 102. ... Ban Zhao (Chinese:班昭; Wade-Giles:Pan Chao, c. ...

See also

• Twenty-Four Histories

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