| Zhouyu 州吁 | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of Wey | |
| Reign | 719 BC |
| Predecessor | Duke Huan of Wey |
| Successor | Duke Xuan of Wey |
| Born | Zhouyu |
| Died | 719 BC |
| Father | Duke Zhuang I of Wey |
Zhouyu [a] ( Chinese: 州吁; pinyin: Zhōu Yū, died 719 BC) was a son of Duke Zhuang I of Wey who was briefly the Duke of Wey in 719 BC by murdering Duke Huan of Wey, his elder brother. Less a year into his reign, he was arrested in Chen (state) at the behest of Wey Minister Shi Que and killed. He was not given a posthumous name due to his being characterized as an usurper and due to his short reign.
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Death and Succession
Notes
- ^ or Zhouxu
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| Zhouyu 州吁 | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of Wey | |
| Reign | 719 BC |
| Predecessor | Duke Huan of Wey |
| Successor | Duke Xuan of Wey |
| Born | Zhouyu |
| Died | 719 BC |
| Father | Duke Zhuang I of Wey |
Zhouyu [a] ( Chinese: 州吁; pinyin: Zhōu Yū, died 719 BC) was a son of Duke Zhuang I of Wey who was briefly the Duke of Wey in 719 BC by murdering Duke Huan of Wey, his elder brother. Less a year into his reign, he was arrested in Chen (state) at the behest of Wey Minister Shi Que and killed. He was not given a posthumous name due to his being characterized as an usurper and due to his short reign.
Background
Reign
Death and Succession
Notes
- ^ or Zhouxu