King Zhao of Zhou
King Zhao of Zhou (Chinese: 周昭王; pinyin: Zhōu Zhāo Wáng; 1027–957 BC) was the fourth king of the Zhou dynasty. He ruled from 977/75 BC until his death twenty years later. Famous for his disastrous war against the Chu confederation, his death in battle ended the Western Zhou's early expansion and marked the beginning of his dynasty's decline.
| King Zhao of Zhou 周昭王 | |||||
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Posthumous depiction from the Qing dynasty | |||||
| King of the Zhou dynasty | |||||
| Reign | 977/75–957 BC | ||||
| Predecessor | King Kang of Zhou | ||||
| Successor | King Mu of Zhou | ||||
| Born | Ji Xia (姬瑕) 1027 BC | ||||
| Died | 957 BC | ||||
| Spouse | Queen Fang | ||||
| Issue | King Mu of Zhou | ||||
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| House | Zhou | ||||
| Father | King Kang of Zhou | ||||
| Mother | Wang Jiang | ||||
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