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Biography
King Xiao of Zhou (Chinese: 周孝王; pinyin: Zhōu Xìao Wáng) or King Hsiao of Chou was the eighth king of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty. Estimated dates of his reign are 891–886 BC or 872–866 BC (Cambridge History of Ancient China). He was a son of King Mu and brother of King Gong.
His reign is poorly documented. He was preceded on the throne by his nephew King Yì of Zhou and followed by his nephew's son, King Yí of Zhou. Sima Qian says that the second Yi was 'restored by the many lords'. This hints at a usurpation, but the matter is not clear.
Noble Feizi was granted a small fief at Qin by King Xiao. King Xiao learned of his reputation and put him in charge of breeding and training horses for the Zhou army. To reward his contributions, King Xiao wanted to make Feizi his father's legal heir instead of his half-brother Cheng.
Family
- Parents:
- Crown Prince Man (太子滿; 992–922 BC), ruled as King Mu of Zhou from 976–922 BC
- Queens:
- Wang Jing (王京)
Sources
King Xiao of Zhou Zhou Dynasty Died:886 BC | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by King Yì of Zhou | King of China 891–886 BC | Succeeded by King Yí of Zhou |
