Ancient China · Ruler

King Wu of Zhou 周武王

Zhou Wuwang

Attested BC 1046

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

King Wu of Zhou was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 1046 周武王克殷紂
Directly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 36, passage 5

Places and affiliations

Polity Zhou 周 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 36, passage 5

Events and relationships

Conquered
Military · Victor · With King Zhou of Yin (殷紂)
Directly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 36, passage 5

References in the histories

Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 36Houses of Chen and Qi · 1 passage

至于周武王克殷紂，乃復求舜後，得媯滿，封之於陳，以奉帝舜祀，是為胡公。 When King Wu of Zhou conquered King Zhou of Yin, he again sought out Shun's descendants, found Gui Man, and enfeoffed him at Chen to continue the sacrifices of Emperor Shun. This was Duke Hu.