King Kang of Zhou (Chinese: 周康王; died 996/78 BC) was the third king of the Zhou Dynasty[1] and son of King Cheng of Zhou. The dates of his reign are 1020–996 BC or 1005–978 BC.[2]
King Kang followed his father's policy and expanded the Zhou territory in the North and in the West.[3] He also repressed a rebellion in the east. Life prospered in the Zhou Dynasty under Kang’s rule.
His was succeeded by his son King Zhao of Zhou.[4]
^Chinn, Ann-ping (2007), The Authentic Confucius, Scribner, ISBN 978-0-7432-4618-7
^Cambridge History of Ancient China
^Confucius & Confucianism: The Essentials by Lee Dian Rainey
^Chin, Annping. (2007). The Authentic Confucius. Scrubner. ISBN 0-7432-4618-7
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