King Ai of Zhou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King Ai of Zhou周哀王 |
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| King of China | |||||
| Reign | 441 BC | ||||
| Predecessor | King Zhending of Zhou | ||||
| Successor | King Si of Zhou | ||||
| Died | 441 BC | ||||
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| House | Zhou dynasty | ||||
| Father | King Zhending of Zhou | ||||
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| Chinese | 周哀王 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | The Lamentable King of Zhou | ||||||||
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King Ai of Zhou (周哀王), whose personal name was Ji Quji, was an ancient Chinese ruler. He was the twenty-ninth king of the Zhou dynasty, which was a very long-lasting period in Chinese history. He was also the seventeenth king of the Eastern Zhou period.
King Ai was the oldest son of King Zhending of Zhou, who was the previous king.
King Ai's Short Reign
King Ai became king in the year 441 BC. He took over the throne after his father, King Zhending, passed away.
However, King Ai's time as ruler was incredibly short. He was king for only three months. His younger brother, Prince Shuxi, took over the throne from him very quickly.
See also
- Family tree of ancient Chinese emperors
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