King Kang of Zhou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King Kang of Zhou周康王 |
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Posthumous depiction from the Qing dynasty
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| King of the Zhou dynasty | |||||||||
| Reign | 1020/05–996/78 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | King Cheng of Zhou | ||||||||
| Successor | King Zhao of Zhou | ||||||||
| Born | Ji Zhao (姬釗) | ||||||||
| Died | 996/78 BC | ||||||||
| Spouse | Wang Jiang | ||||||||
| Issue | King Zhao of Zhou | ||||||||
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| House | Ji | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Zhou (Western Zhou) | ||||||||
| Father | King Cheng of Zhou | ||||||||
| Mother | Wang Si | ||||||||
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| Chinese | 周康王 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | The Joyful King of Zhou | ||||||||
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King Kang of Zhou (Chinese: 周康王; died 996/78 BC), personal name Ji Zhao, was the third king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty. He was a son of his predecessor, King Cheng. The dates of his reign are 1020–996 BC or 1005–978 BC.
King Kang followed his father's policy and expanded the Zhou territory in the north and west. He also repressed a rebellion in the east. Life prospered in the Zhou dynasty under King Kang's rule.
His was succeeded by his son, King Zhao.
Family
Queens:
- Wang Jiang, of the Jiang clan (王姜 姜姓), the mother of Crown Prince Xia
Sons:
- Crown Prince Xia (太子瑕; 1027–977 BC), ruled as King Zhao of Zhou from 995–977 BC
See also
- Family tree of Chinese monarchs (ancient)
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