Ancient China · Shang Prince and Elder Brother of King Zhou

Weizi 微子

Wēizǐ

Attested BC 1046

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Weizi was a Shang Prince and Elder Brother of King Zhou.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 1046 武王伐紂
Strongly inferred · Book of Southern Qi 45, passage 182

Family

Sibling of King Zhou of Shang (紂)
Weizi 微子 · Paternal half siblings
Strongly inferred · Book of Southern Qi 45, passage 182

References in the histories

Book of Southern Qi, Chapter 45Volume 45 Biographies 26: The Imperial Clan · 1 passage

若爾，何以不言『武王伐紂，何意不立微子而輔之，苟貪天下？』」 If so, why not say, 'When King Wu attacked King Zhou, why did he not establish Weizi and assist him, but greedily seize the realm under Heaven?'"