King Kao of Zhou
King Kao of Zhou 周考王 | |||||
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King of China | |||||
Reign | 440–426 BC | ||||
Predecessor | King Si of Zhou | ||||
Successor | King Weilie of Zhou | ||||
Issue | King Weilie of Zhou | ||||
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House | Zhou Dynasty | ||||
Father | King Zhending of Zhou | ||||
Died | 426 BC |
King Kao of Zhou (Chinese: 周考王; pinyin: Zhōu Kǎo Wáng) was the thirtieth king of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty[1] and the eighteenth of Eastern Zhou.[2] His personal name was Wéi.
King Kao’s father was King Zhending, son of the King Yuan of Zhou.[3] Kao fathered King Weilie of Zhou, whose reign started in 426 BC, after Kao’s death.
His grandson was King An of Zhou.[4]
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King Kao of Zhou Zhou Dynasty Died: 426 BC | ||
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Preceded by King Si of Zhou |
King of China 440–426 BC |
Succeeded by King Weilie of Zhou |
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