Geng Ding Explained

Geng Ding
Succession:King of Shang dynasty
Predecessor:Zu Jia or Lin Xin
Issue:Wu Yi
Father:Zu Jia
Spouse:Bi Xin (Chinese: 妣辛)[1]

Kang Ding (Chinese: 康丁) or Geng Ding (Chinese: 庚丁) was a king of the Shang dynasty of China His given name is Xiao (Chinese: 嚣). He got his throne in the year of Jiawu (Chinese: 甲午) and his capital was at Yin (Chinese: 殷).[2]

Reign disputes

Different sources suggest different lengths of reign for the king. Bamboo Annals suggest a 8-year reign. ZizhiTongjianwaiji(A supplement to the Zizhi Tongjian) and Tongzhi suggest a 6-year reign.[3] The DiwangbenJi (Chinese: 帝王本紀) quoted in Tongzhi suggests a 11-year reign.

Notes and References

  1. 甲骨文合集 Heji 36290: 辛巳卜貞王賓康丁爽妣辛X無X
  2. Bamboo Annals
  3. Chinese: <<通志>>,<< 資治通鑑外紀>>