Zhu of Xia

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Zhu (杼) was the seventh ruler of the legendary Xia Dynasty.

Zhu took the throne in the year of Yiji(己巳) and lived in Yuan(原).

In the 5th year of his regime he moved his capital from Yuan to Laoqiu(老丘).

In the 8th year of his regime he hunted in the East Sea and invaded Sanshou(三寿).

In the 13th year of his regime his Shang vassal Ming(冥) died at He(河).

He died in the 17th year of his regin.


Zhu of Xia
Preceded by
Shao Kang
King of China
1985 BC – 1968 BC
Succeeded by
Huai