Ancient China · Ruler

King Zhou of Yin 殷紂王

Yīn Zhòuwáng

Attested BC 1075 - BC 1046

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

King Zhou of Yin was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 1075 to BC 1046 殷末
Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 204

References in the histories

Book of Later Han, Chapter 39Volume 34: Biography of Liang Tong · 1 passage

昔舜、禹相戒無若丹朱，周公戒成王無如殷王紂，願除誹謗之罪，以開天下之口。 He cites ancient warnings against wicked kings and begs repeal of the anti-slander statutes so truth can be spoken.