Laozi
c. 571–c. 471 BCE
Chinese sage traditionally credited with the Tao Te Ching and founding Taoism.
Laozi (c. 571–c. 471 BCE) was a philosopher, born in Chu.
These dates follow tradition and are not established historical facts.
- Known as
- Philosopher
- Category
- Thinkers
- Born
- c. 571 BCE, Chu
- Died
- c. 471 BCE
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Portrait: Zhang Lu, Public domain.
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