Marquess Xian of Zhao
Chinese noble
About Marquess Xian of Zhao
Marquess Xian of Zhao (died 409 BCE) or Zhao Xianzi was a ruler of the State of Zhao from 423 BCE to 409 BCE during the Warring States period of ancient China.
Born Zhào Huàn , he was the son of Zhao Zhou , grandson of Zhao Bolu and the eldest brother of Zhao Xiangzi (or Zhao Wuxu (Chinese: 趙毋卹)).
Zhào Xiāngzĭ believed that it was illegal for him to be the successor to Zhào Bólŭ and wanted to return his inheritance so that Zhào Huàn would become heir apparent.
After Zhào Huàn became leader he was banished from the Zhao capitals of Zhongmu County (in modern-day Henan) and Dai Commandery (near modern-day Yuzhou in Hebei) by Zhao Huanzi , who usurped Zhào Huàn's position and installed himself as ruler.
A year later, Zhào Huánzĭ died and the local people killed all his sons. As a result, Zhào Huàn once more became leader of Zhao. After he died he was awarded the posthumous title of Zhào Xiànzĭ whilst his son became Marquess Lie of Zhao who subsequently altered his father's posthumous title to Marquess Xian of Zhao.
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Who was Marquess Xian of Zhao?
Chinese noble
When did Marquess Xian of Zhao die?
Marquess Xian of Zhao died in 409 BC.
What nationality was Marquess Xian of Zhao?
Marquess Xian of Zhao's recorded nationality: Zhao.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Marquess Xian of Zhao
· DBpedia: Marquess Xian of Zhao
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