King Xiang of Zhou (died 619 BC) (Chinese: 周襄王; pinyin: Zhōu Xiāng Wáng) was the eighteenth king of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty and the sixth of Eastern Zhou. In 635 he was driven from the capital by his brother Zhao and was restored by Duke Wen of Jin.
| King Xiang of Zhou Zhou Dynasty Died: 619 BC | ||
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| Preceded by King Hui of Zhou |
King of China 651–619 BC |
Succeeded by King Qing of Zhou |
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| Name | King Xiang of Zhou |
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| Short description | king of Zhou Dynasty China |
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| Date of death | 619 BC |
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