About Zhong Ren
Lived 1800 BC – 1730 BC. Zhong Ren was a Chinese politician.
Zhong Ren (, personal name Zǐ Yōng, ) is traditionally held to be a Shang dynasty King of China.
In the Records of the Grand Historian he was listed by Sima Qian as the third Shang king, succeeding his father Tang and elder brother Wai Bing.
He was enthroned in the year of Dingchou with Yi Yin as his prime minister and Bo as his capital. He ruled for 4 years before his death.
He was given the posthumous name Zhong Ren and was succeeded by his nephew Tai Jia .
Oracle script inscriptions on bones unearthed at Yinxu do not list him as one of the Shang kings.
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Who was Zhong Ren?
king of Shang dynasty
When was Zhong Ren born?
Zhong Ren was born in 1800 BC.
When did Zhong Ren die?
Zhong Ren died in 1730 BC.
What was Zhong Ren's occupation?
Zhong Ren was a politician.
What nationality was Zhong Ren?
Zhong Ren was Chinese.
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