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King Cheng of Zhou

Type Figure Region China Time c. -1042–-1021 Also known as King Cheng

King Cheng of Zhou (c. 1042–1021 BCE) was the second ruler of the Western Zhou, son of King Wu;…

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  1. c. -1042–-1035Haojing · GuanzhongAfter King Wu of Zhou died, Cheng ascended the throne as a child and the Duke of Zhou served as regent. Guan Shu and Cai Shu allied with Wu Geng to launch the Rebellion of the Three Guards; the Duke of Zhou campaigned east for three years to put down the revolt.
  2. c. -1035–-1025Luoyi · Central PlainsAfter taking personal rule, Cheng ordered the Duke of Zhou to build Luoyi as the political center for governing the east, relocating Yin remnants to Chengzhou and consolidating control over newly conquered areas.
  3. c. -1025–-1021Haojing · GuanzhongIn his later years the government was peaceful, the feudal lords came to court, and punishments went unused—the beginning of what history calls the 'Reign of Cheng and Kang.' After Cheng's death he was succeeded by his son King Kang.

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