Chang Ruo
Ruler of Predynastic Shang
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Chang Ruo (Chinese: 昌若; pinyin: Chāng Ruò) was the fourth ruler of Predynastic Shang. His family name is Zi (子). He is not attested in oracle bone inscriptions at all, only being mentioned in post-Shang texts, particularly Records of the Grand Historian.
| Chang Ruo 昌若 | |||||
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| Ruler of Predynastic Shang | |||||
| Reign | ? - ? | ||||
| Predecessor | Xiang Tu | ||||
| Successor | Cao Yu of Shang | ||||
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| Father | Xiang Tu | ||||
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| Chinese | 昌若 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | (personal name) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Family
His great-grandfather was Xie, the founder of Predynastic Shang and a descendent of Emperor Ku and the Yellow Emperor. His grandfather was Zhao Ming. His father was Xiang Tu, who is recorded as being a chariot-maker.[1][2] His son was Cao Yu, who would succeed him after his death.[3]