Wu Ding

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King Wu Ding of Shang of China (武丁), born Zi Zhao (子昭), ruled around 1200 BC-1181 BC, was the 22nd ruler of the Shang Dynasty.

His is the first historic name in the history of Chinese dynasties. He is recorded in shell and bone inscriptions or oracle bone inscriptions. His consort was Fu Hao.


Shang Dynasty
Preceded by
Xiao Yi
King of China
1339 BC – 1281 BC
Succeeded by
Qie Ji


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