King Ping of Zhou

AncientEmperorZhou China-771 — -720

First Eastern Zhou king, moved the capital to Luoyang.

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Quick Facts

Born

771 BCE

Died

720 BCE

Country

Zhou China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)53

Influence (20%)73

Legacy (20%)63

Leadership (15%)79

Strategy (15%)32

Total Score59.5

King Ping of Zhou — Complete Timeline

770 BC

Relocation of capital to LuoyangPolitical Action

King Ping moved the Zhou royal court east from the ruined Haojing to Luoyang, establishing the Eastern Zhou dynasty. This relocation marked the beginning of the Spring and Autumn period, with royal authority weakened and feudal lords gaining autonomy.

Eastern ZhouCapital MoveSpring and Autumn

Impact: national