King Kang of Zhou

Third king of the Zhou dynasty

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.^[1] He was a son of his predecessor, King Cheng. The dates of his reign are 1020–996 BC or 1005–978 BC.^[2]

King Kang followed his father's policy and expanded the Zhou territory in the north and west.^[3] 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.^[4]

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

Ancestry

See also

• Family tree of Chinese monarchs (ancient)

References

1. Chinn, Ann-ping (2007), The Authentic Confucius, Scribner, ISBN 978-0-7432-4618-7
2. Cambridge History of Ancient China
3. Confucius & Confucianism: The Essentials by Lee Dian Rainey
4. Chin, Annping. (2007). The Authentic Confucius. Scrubner. ISBN 0-7432-4618-7