-227Jing Ke's Assassination Attempt on Ying Zheng Fails

The attempted assassination of Ying Zheng (嬴政), king of Qin ...
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👑 Death of King Gong of Zhou

Death of King Gong of Zhou, king of the Zhou dynasty of China.
Death of King Gong of Zhou (-935)
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👑 King Zhending Ascends the Zhou Throne

King Zhending Ascends the Zhou Throne (-468)
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👑 King Kao Ascends the Zhou Throne

King Kao of Zhou becomes King of the Zhou dynasty of China.
King Kao Ascends the Zhou Throne (-440)
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🔪 Assassination of Wu Qi in Chu

Wu Qi is assassinated at the funeral of King Diao of Chu, although his assassins are executed shortly after by the newly enthroned King Su of Chu.
Assassination of Wu Qi in Chu (-381)
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👑 King Huiwen Ascends to the Throne of Qin

King Huiwen becomes ruler of Qin.
King Huiwen Ascends to the Throne of Qin (-338)
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🗡️ Jing Ke's Assassination Attempt on Ying Zheng Fails

The attempted assassination of Ying Zheng (嬴政), king of Qin State, by Jing Ke (荊軻) from Yan failed.
Jing Ke's Assassination Attempt on Ying Zheng Fails (-227)
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