Gao of Xia
Gāo (Chinese: 皋) was an ancient king of China, the 15th ruler of the semi-legendary Xia dynasty.[1] He possibly ruled for 11 years.[2][3]
| Gao 皋 | |
|---|---|
| King of the Xia dynasty | |
| Reign | 1758–1747 BC |
| Predecessor | Kong Jia |
| Successor | Fa |
| Issue | Fa |
| Father | Kong Jia |
In the 3rd year of his regime, Gao restored the power of Shiwei(豕韋), the nobleman deposed by Kong Jia, the father of Gao.[4]
Sources
- Xia Dynasty
- Bamboo Annals, a chronicle of ancient China
- Milton Walter Meyer: China: A Concise History, p. 126.
- China at War: An Encyclopedia by Xiaobing Li
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