Wuji Calendar

五纪历 Tang · Guo Xianzhi

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Overview

Promulgated in 762 CE under Guo Xianzhi, the Tang calendar after the Dayan.

Key data

ItemDetail
Period of use762 – 784 CE
CompilerGuo Xianzhi
Year headJian-yin

Development

The Wuji calendar was made by Guo Xianzhi and others, promulgated in 762 CE, replacing the Dayan and used until 784.

It largely followed the Dayan framework with minor adjustments, with little innovation — one link in the succession of late Tang calendars.

Background

After the Dayan, Tang calendars changed repeatedly with limited innovation. After the An Lushan rebellion the state’s surveys and calendar checks weakened, and precision advanced more slowly.

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