King Xiao of Zhou

King Xiao of Zhou (ch 周孝王 zhōu xìao wáng) or King Hsiao of Chou was the eighth sovereign of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty. Estimated dates of his reign are 891–886 BC or 872–866 BC (Cambridge History of Ancient China). His reign is poorly documented. He was preceded on the throne by his nephew King Yi of Zhou (Ji Jian) and followed by his nephew's son, King Yi of Zhou (Ji Xie). Sima Qian says that the second Yi was 'restored by the many lords'. This hints at a usurpation, but the matter is not clear.

Personal information

Family name Ji (姬 jī) in Chinese
Given name Pifang (辟方 pì fāng) in Chinese
Era name none
Father King Mo of Zhou
Mother unknown
Wife unknown
Children unknown
Approximate duration of reign 891–886 BC
Tomb unknown
Temple name unknown
Courtesy name unknown
Posthumous name Xiao 孝 (pinyin xìao), literary meaning: "filial"
King Xiao of Zhou
Preceded by
Yi
King of China
891 BC – 886 BC
Succeeded by
Yi