About King Xian of Zhou
Lived 400 BC – 321 BC. King Xian of Zhou was a Chinese monarch.
King Xian of Zhou , personal name Ji Bian, was a king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty.
Very little is known about him. He succeeded his brother King Lie in 368 BC and ruled until his death in 321 BC.
He sent gifts to many of the feudal states, supposedly his vassals, particularly the Qin and Chu states. Late in his reign, the rulers of the states declared themselves kings, and ceased to recognise the king of Zhou as even nominally their overlord.
After his death, he was succeeded by his son, King Shenjing.
Family Sons: Prince Ding (; d. 315 BC), ruled as King Shenjing of Zhou from 320–315 BC
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Who was King Xian of Zhou?
Zhou Dynasty king of China from 368 to 321 BC
When was King Xian of Zhou born?
King Xian of Zhou was born in 400 BC.
When did King Xian of Zhou die?
King Xian of Zhou died in 321 BC.
What was King Xian of Zhou's occupation?
King Xian of Zhou was a monarch.
What nationality was King Xian of Zhou?
King Xian of Zhou was Chinese.
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