King Cheng of Zhou

AncientEmperorZhou China-1050 — -1021

Young king under the Duke of Zhou regency.

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Quick Facts

Born

1050 BCE

Died

1021 BCE

Country

Zhou China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score43.7

King Cheng of Zhou — Complete Timeline

1042 BC

Regency of the Duke of ZhouPolitical Action◆ Major

Upon the death of King Wu, the Duke of Zhou assumed regency for the young King Cheng. This regency consolidated Zhou rule, suppressed rebellions, and established the foundational institutions of the Zhou dynasty.

RegencyZhou DynastyConsolidation

Impact: nationalconstructive

1040 BC

Suppression of the Rebellion of the Three GuardsWar◆ Major

The Duke of Zhou led campaigns to crush the Rebellion of the Three Guards, a revolt by King Cheng's uncles and the Shang loyalist Wu Geng. The victory secured the Zhou dynasty's hold on the central plains.

RebellionMilitary CampaignZhou Dynasty

Impact: national

1035 BC

Completion of the Zhou Feudal SystemReform◆ Major

Under the Duke of Zhou's guidance, King Cheng oversaw the formalization of the fengjian system, granting lands and titles to relatives and allies. This created a hierarchical feudal structure that stabilized Zhou control over its expanding territory.

FeudalismPolitical ReformZhou Dynasty

Impact: nationalconstructive