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 11 years.[2][3]
| King Gao of Xia 夏皋王 | |
|---|---|
| King of the Xia dynasty | |
| Reign | 1758 – 1747 BC |
| Predecessor | Kong Jia |
| Successor | King Fa |
| Issue | King Fa |
| Father | Kong Jia |
In the 3rd year of his regime, Gao restored the power of Tunwei, the nobleman deposed by Kong Jia, the father of Gao.[4]
Gao of Xia Xia Dynasty | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kong Jia |
King of China 1758 BC – 1747 BC |
Succeeded by Fa |
Sources
- Xia Dynasty
- Bamboo Annals, a chronicle of ancient China
- Milton Walter Meyer: China: A Concise History, page 126.
- China at War: An Encyclopedia by Xiaobing Li
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