King Daoxiang of Zhao

King Daoxiang of Zhao (Chinese: 趙悼襄王) (died 236 BCE, reigned 244 BCE – 236 BCE) reigned in the State of Zhao during the Warring States period of Chinese history.

King Daoxiang of Zhao
King of Zhao
Reign244 BCE-236 BCE
PredecessorKing Xiaocheng
SuccessorKing Youmiu
Bornunknown
Died236 BCE
Spouseunknown
IssueJia, King Dai of Zhao
King Youmiu of Zhao
Full name
Ancestral name: Yíng (嬴)
Lineage name: Zhào (趙)
Given name: Yǎn (偃)
Posthumous name
King Daoxiang 悼襄王
FatherKing Xiaocheng of Zhao

Born as Zhao Yan to King Xiaocheng of Zhao, he was originally not groomed to succeed to the throne. However, his path to the throne was eased by the circumstances. Firstly, the heir to the Zhao throne was required to spend a large portion of his youth as a hostage in the Qin court – thus making him susceptible to court intrigue. Secondly, the minister Guo Kai was intent on making Zhao Yan the next king. Therefore, when King Xiaocheng died, instead of welcoming the rightful heir back to Handan, Guo Kai proclaimed Zhao Yan as king instead. The famous Zhao general Lian Po objected to this state of affairs and resigned his posts as a result.

King Daoxiang's rule saw Zhao engage in warfare with its eastern neighbour, Yan. Under the command of general Li Mu, Zhao initiated two successful campaigns against Yan in 244 BCE and 235 BCE, gaining land in what is now central Hebei.

Zhao Daoxiang died in 236 BCE, in the midst of a Qin invasion of Zhao and was succeeded by King Youmiu.

In Manga and Anime Kingdom, he was seen as a bisexual king, having young boys and girls in his side.

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