King Yi of Zhou (), personal name Ji Jian, was a king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty. Estimated dates of his reign are 899–892 BC or 899–873 BC.
Reign
King Yi's reign is poorly documented. The first year of his reign is confirmed by a solar eclipse on April 21, 899. He succeeded his uncle King Xiao, who was in turn succeeded by King Yi's son King Yí, who was "restored by the many lords". The Bamboo Annals state that he moved from the capital from Zongzhou () to a locality called Huaili. This hints that he was removed from power by his uncle, but the matter is uncertain. Yi's grandson was King Li of Zhou. Sima Qian records that there was a period of decline that prompted poets to satirize his reign.
thumb|Bronze Pot of the Thirteenth Year of King Yi Era (886 BCE), Western Zhou dynasty. Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province. Baoji Zhouyuan Museum
A collection of pots from the thirteenth year of his reign describe him giving an imperial edict in the Situlǜ Palace () in Chengzhou (), which was recorded by Yi Dian (), to Ya Bo (), Chi Xi (), and others unnamed, who kowtowed in response.
Family
Queens:
- Wang Bo Jiang, of the Jiang clan (), the mother of Crown Prince Xie and a daughter
Sons:
- Crown Prince Xie (; d. 878 BC), ruled as King Yí of Zhou from 885 to 878 BC
See also
- Family tree of Chinese monarchs (ancient)