Kong Zhou

Kong Zhou (孔冑) was a minor official and Confucian scholar who lived during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He is primarily known as a descendant of Confucius, belonging to the 20th generation of the Kong family lineage. While not a prominent figure in political or military events, Kong Zhou is recorded in historical texts and genealogical records related to the Kong family. Details of his life are sparse, but he is significant for maintaining the continuity of the Confucian lineage during a period of significant political upheaval. He is considered one of the ancestors honored in the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu, Shandong province, China. He held a relatively low-ranking official position, allowing him to continue scholarly pursuits and maintain family traditions. His existence is primarily documented in genealogies and historical records pertaining to the Kong family rather than through accounts of significant political or military actions.