About Jiong of Xia
Jiong of Xia was a Chinese monarch.
Jiong was the twelfth king of the semi-legendary Xia dynasty.
Family Jiōng was a son of Xie of Xia and his spouse and thus a grandson of Máng and brother of Bu Jiang.
His own consort is unknown. His son was Jǐn and his nephew was Kong Jia. Jiōng ruled about 18 years, while according to the Records of the Grand Historian, he ruled about 21 years.
He acceded to the throne in the Wuxu (戊戌) year.
In the 10th year of Jiōng's reign, Bu Jiang died.
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Who was Jiong of Xia?
12th Chinese king of Xia Dynasty
When did Jiong of Xia die?
Jiong of Xia died in 2000 BC.
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Jiong of Xia was a monarch.
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Jiong of Xia was Chinese.
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