King Xiao of Zhou

AncientEmperorZhou China-890 — -870

Non-royal branch successor, horse breeding.

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Quick Facts

Born

890 BCE

Died

870 BCE

Country

Zhou China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score33.3

King Xiao of Zhou — Complete Timeline

890 BC

Accession as Non-Royal Branch SuccessorPolitical Action◆ Major

King Xiao, a younger son of King Mu, ascended the throne after the death of his nephew King Yi. This broke the usual father-to-son succession and was a departure from the main royal line.

SuccessionNon-Royal BranchZhou Dynasty

Impact: national

880 BC

Promotion of Horse BreedingReform◆ Major

King Xiao is noted for his interest in horse breeding, which was important for military chariotry. He appointed Feizi, an ancestor of the Qin state, to manage horse breeding in the western regions, laying the foundation for Qin's rise.

Horse BreedingMilitaryQin

Impact: regionalconstructive