King Wen of Zhou
Noble person
2024 – 2024
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Who was King Wen of Zhou?
King Wen of Zhou was king of Zhou during the late Shang dynasty in ancient China. Although it was his son Wu who conquered the Shang following the Battle of Muye, King Wen was honored as the founder of the Zhou dynasty. A large number of the hymns of the Classic of Poetry are praises to the legacy of King Wen. Some consider him the first epic hero of Chinese history.
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- Born
- Apr 29, 2024
- Also known as
- King Wen
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- Died
- Apr 28, 2024
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on July 23, 2013
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