Ran Qiu
Leading disciple of Confucius · Academics · Born 522 BC
Ran Qiu, also known by his courtesy name Ziyou and as Ran You, was a leading disciple of Confucius. Among Confucius's disciples, he was the foremost in terms of ability and accomplishment in statesmanship. As a military commander of the State of Lu, he repelled an invasion from the neighbouring State of Qi.
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His influence in Lu facilitated the return of Confucius to his native state after fourteen years of exile.
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Academics
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Academic
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Born 522 BC
