Di Xin is the official title given by the Shang dynasty imperial house. Di Xin was born with the family name Zi, lineage name Yin, and the given name Shou. He was called Shou, King of …

Di Xin (1105 BC — 1046 BC), the last king of the Shang Dynasty, had long been considered responsible for the perdition of his kingdom. Hence, he was given a derogatory posthumous …

Dec 13, 2017 · The Shang Dynasty came to an end around 1046 B.C. The final king in the Shang lineage, King Di Xin, was considered a cruel leader who enjoyed torturing people, leading to …

Nov 3, 2024 · King Zhou ([ʈ͡ʂoʊ]; Chinese: 紂王; pinyin: Zhòu Wáng) was the pejorative posthumous name given to Di Xin of Shang (Chinese: 商帝辛; pinyin: Shāng Dì Xīn) or King …

Di Xin was initially unconcerned about Zhou's local conquests in the Wei River valley, as he viewed himself as a rightful ruler, appointed by his divine ancestors. Other records describe …

Nov 20, 2022 · Also known as Di Xin or Zhou Xi, King Zhou was the last king of the infamous Shang Dynasty in China. In addition to being the last king of a dying house, Zhou was famous …

Jun 19, 2012 · King Zhou (Chinese: 紂王; pinyin: Zhòu Wáng) was the pejorative posthumous name given to Di Xin (Chinese: 帝辛; pinyin: Dì Xīn), the last king of the shang dynasty of …

Learn about the last king of the Shang, supposed to have given himself over to wine, women and wild, cruel behavior in this clip from The Story of China. Eventually an omen appeared in the …

Dec 29, 2011 · King Zhou 紂 (trad. r. 1154-1123, rather probably 1060-1027 BCE), also called Shou 受, posthumous title Di Xin 帝辛, was the last ruler of the Shang dynasty 商 (17th to 11th …

Apr 8, 2025 · Emperor Xin, King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty, is generally regarded as a typical tyrant in Chinese history. The end of his regime triggered an important change in Chinese …