King Kang of Zhou

King Kang of Zhou (died 996/78 BC) was the third king of the Zhou Dynasty and son of King Cheng of Zhou. The dates of his reign are 1020–996 BC or 1005–978 BC.

King Kang followed his father's policy and expanded the Zhou territory in the North and in the West. He also repressed a rebellion in the east. Life prospered in the Zhou Dynasty under Kang’s rule.

His was succeeded by his son King Zhao of Zhou.

Family
Queens:
 * Wang Jiang, of the Jiang clan (王姜 姜姓), the mother of Crown Prince Xia

Sons:
 * Crown Prince Xia (太子瑕; 1027–977 BC), ruled as King Zhao of Zhou from 995–977 BC