King Zhuang of Zhou facts for kids

King Zhuang of Zhou (died 682 BC), whose personal name was Ji Tuo, was an important ruler in ancient China. He was the fifteenth king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty. He was also the third king of the Eastern Zhou period. King Zhuang ruled for 14 years, from 696 BC to 682 BC. He became king after his father, King Huan of Zhou, passed away. After King Zhuang died, his son, King Xi of Zhou, became the next ruler. King Zhuang also had another son named Prince Tui.

King Zhuang's Family

King Zhuang of Zhou had two sons who are important in the history of the Zhou dynasty.

His Sons

• His first son was Prince Huqi. He later became King Xi of Zhou. King Xi ruled after his father, from 681 BC to 677 BC.
• His younger son was Prince Tui. Prince Tui was born around 696 BC. He tried to claim the throne of Zhou for himself. This happened between 675 BC and 673 BC.

See Also

• Family tree of ancient Chinese emperors