Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu, was born during 551 BCE. At a very young age of three his father died, leaving his mother to care for him and his siblings. This meant that his family grew up in poverty, but Confucius was still able to go to school. Here he learned the Six Arts (rites, music, math, charioteering, archery, and calligraphy), which would later influence his teachings. At the age of 19, he got married
Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu, was born during 551 BCE. At a very young age of three his father died, leaving his mother to care for him and his siblings. This meant that his family grew up in poverty, but Confucius was still able to go to school. Here he learned the Six Arts (rites, music, math, charioteering, archery, and calligraphy), which would later influence his teachings. At the age of 19, he got married