480 BC – 470 BCs

Events in 480 BC – 470 BC 1

• 551 BC – 479 BC Confucius 551–479 BC — founder of Confucianism Kong Qiu (Confucius) was born in the state of Lu in 551 BC. His teachings on social harmony, filial piety, ritual propriety and benevolent government became the foundation of Chinese civilisation for 2,500 years. His conversations were recorded by disciples in the Analects. Confucianism shaped Chinese government, education, family structure and ethics more profoundly than any other single thinker.