Zhong Ding

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Zhong Ding (仲丁) was king of the Shang Dynasty of China. Nothing else is known regarding his reign.

His given name is Zhuang(庄).

He got his throne in the year of Xinchou(辛丑).

On the first year of his regime, he moved his capital from Hao to Xiao(嚣) in the area of Heshang(河上).

On the sixth year of his regime, he attacked the Blue Barbarians(蓝夷).

According to Bamboo Annals, he ruled about 9 years. According to the Record of Grand Historian, He ruled about 11 years.

Shang Dynasty
Preceded by
Tai Wu
King of China Succeeded by
Wai Ren
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