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King Weilie of Zhou

d. 402 BC

Zhou Dynasty king of China from 425 to 402 BC

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About King Weilie of Zhou

King Weilie of Zhou was a Chinese.

King Weilie of Zhou , personal name Ji Wu, was a king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty.

His reign started in 425 BC, after his father King Kao had died, and lasted until his death in 402 BC.

During King Weilie's reign, he created Han, Wei and Zhao as feudal states separate from Jin, to act as a buffer between his royal domain and Qin (nominally one of his subject states).

King Weilie was succeeded by his son, King An.

Family Sons: Prince Jiao (; d. 376 BC), ruled as King An of Zhou from 401–376 BC

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Important facts

Died
402 BC
Nationality
Positions held
Chinese king
Also known as
Zhou Weiliewang, Ji Wu

Family & relationships

Child
King An of Zhou
Parent
King Kao of Zhou

Frequently asked questions

Who was King Weilie of Zhou?

Zhou Dynasty king of China from 425 to 402 BC

When did King Weilie of Zhou die?

King Weilie of Zhou died in 402 BC.

What nationality was King Weilie of Zhou?

King Weilie of Zhou was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: King Weilie of Zhou

· Wikidata: Q1185191

· DBpedia: King Weilie of Zhou

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