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King Hui of Zhou周惠王

ZhouHistory × Fiction

King of the Zhou dynasty, who was displaced during the Zitui Rebellion and later restored.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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King Hui of Zhou, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

2 figures · 2 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

5 figures · 5 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

1 figure · 1 record
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

2 figures · 2 records

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Son of King Li, was usurped and later restored. A Zhou monarch, attacked by his younger brother Tui, fled into exile.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition · Bamboo Annals

King of the Zhou dynasty, who was displaced during the Zitui Rebellion and later restored. King of Zhou, intended to depose Crown Prince Zheng and establish Zi Dai. King of Zhou, died of illness.

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  1. 3 profile notes
    4 relations4 verified quotations
    • King Hui of Zhougrant fiefDuke Huan of Qi
    • Duke Li of Zhengrestore kingKing Hui of Zhou
    • Duke of Guoaccept kingKing Hui of Zhou
    • King Hui of Zhoufather-sonShu Dai
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    1. 赐齐候为方伯

      grant fief · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 20

    2. 郑厉公乃朝王于栎,遂奉王袭入成周

      restore king · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 19

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  2. 3 profile notes
    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Duke Hui of WeiattackKing Hui of Zhou
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    1. 惠公怨周之容舍黔牟,与燕伐周

      attack · Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家

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  3. Official history

    Bamboo Annals

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    • King Hui of Zhoureside inDuke Zhuang of Zheng
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    1. 周惠王居于郑。

      reside in · Bamboo Annals, 古本辑校

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  4. 5 profile notes
    4 relations4 verified quotations
    • King Hui of Zhoufather-sonKing Xiang of Zhou
    • King Hui of Zhougrant belt and mirrorDuke Wen of Zheng
    • King Hui of Zhougrant landDuke Li of Zheng
    • King Hui of Zhougrant titleDuke of Guo
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    1. 惠王崩。襄王恶大叔带之难

      father-son · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12

    2. 王以后之鞶鉴予之

      grant belt and mirror · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 8

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Relationship network

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King Hui of ZhouKing Hui of ZhouDuke Huan of QiDuke Huan of QiDuke Zhuang of ZhengDuke Zhuang of ZhengKing Xiang of ZhouKing Xiang of ZhouDuke Wen of ZhengDuke Wen of ZhengDuke Li of ZhengDuke Li of ZhengDuke of GuoDuke of GuoShu DaiShu DaiDuke Hui of WeiDuke Hui of Wei
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 19; Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 8; Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 24; Records of the Grand Historian, Annals of Zhou; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家

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