Gao of Xia
Gāo (Chinese: 皋) was an ancient king of China, the 15th ruler of the semi-legendary Xia Dynasty.[1] He possibly ruled 11 years.[2][3]
In the 3rd year of his regime, Gao restored the power of Tunwei, the nobleman deposed by Kong Jia, the father of Gao.[4]
| Gao of Xia | ||
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| Preceded by Kong Jia |
King of China 1758 BC – 1747 BC |
Succeeded by Fa |
Sources
- ↑ Xia Dynasty
- ↑ Bamboo Annals, a chronicle of ancient China
- ↑ Milton Walter Meyer: China: A Concise History, page 126.
- ↑ China at War: An Encyclopedia by Xiaobing Li
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