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King Li厉王

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A monarch of the Western Zhou dynasty, tyrannical and extravagant, attacked by his own people, and fled to Zhi.

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King Li, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

King Li of Zhou was the son of King Yi of Zhou. He loved profit, was tyrannical and extravagant, and was attacked by his people, fleeing to Zhi.

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  1. 1 profile notes
    0 relations0 verified quotations

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  2. Official history

    Yi Zhou Shu

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    • Rui LiangfuremonstrateKing Li
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    1. 芮伯若曰:“予小臣良夫,稽道谋告

      remonstrate · Yi Zhou Shu, 卷九

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  3. Official history

    Bamboo Annals

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    • Gong Bo Heusurp throneKing Li
    • King LiregentGong Bo He
    • King LiassistDuke Mu of Shao
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    1. 共伯和干王位

      usurp throne · Bamboo Annals, 古本辑校

    2. 王在彘,共伯和摄行天子事。

      regent · Bamboo Annals, 今本-周纪

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Relationship network

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King LiKing LiGong Bo HeGong Bo HeDuke Mu of ShaoDuke Mu of ShaoRui LiangfuRui Liangfu
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Sources: Records of the Grand Historian, Annals of Zhou; Bamboo Annals, 今本-周纪; Yi Zhou Shu, 卷九

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