King Dao of Zhou
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King Dao of Zhou 周悼王 | |||||
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King of China | |||||
Reign | 520 BC | ||||
Predecessor | King Jing of Zhou (Gui) | ||||
Successor | King Jing of Zhou (Gai) | ||||
Died | 520 BC | ||||
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House | Zhou Dynasty | ||||
Father | King Jing of Zhou (Gui) |
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King Dao of Zhou (Chinese: 周悼王; pinyin: Zhōu Dào Wáng; died 520 BC), or King Tao of Chou, was the twenty-fifth king of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty and the thirteenth of Eastern Zhou.[1][2] His given name was Měng.[3]
Dao succeeded his father King Jing of Zhou (Gui) and the throne passed onto his brother King Jing of Zhou (Gai) after his death. [4] His reign was short. He was killed by his brother Prince Chao.
See also
Notes
- ^ The History of China: from Mythology to Today
- ^ Rulers of Zhōu at the Chinese Text Project
- ^ Chinese History - Zhou Dynasty 周
- ^ Family of Dao