Confucius
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Confucius's enduring influence is measured by his consistent ranking among the most influential thinkers in history. Michael H. Hart's "The 100" placed him at #5. TIME magazine included him among "The Most Important People of the Millennium" in 1999. His philosophy has shaped East Asian civilization for over two millennia, and his teachings are studied worldwide. The Temple of Confucius in Qufu is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Confucius Institutes have been established in over 100 countries.
Honours & Distinctions
Ultimate Sage
Highest posthumous title granted by imperial decree.
Prince of Wenxuan
Posthumous noble title.
Duke of Ni
First posthumous title granted to Confucius.
Temple of Confucius
UNESCO World Heritage site in Qufu.
Rankings & Lists
The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History
The Most Important People of the Millennium
Magazine Covers
TIME
June 1999
The Most Important People of the Millennium
Records & Feats
Longest continuously recorded family tree
The Kong family genealogy spans over 80 generations and 2,500 years, with millions of living descendants.