King Xiang of Qi


King Xiang of Qi, personal name Tian Fazhang, was from 283 BC to 265 BC the king of the Qi state. He was succeeded to the throne by his son, Tian Jian.

Life

At the time of King Min of Qi, the kingdom was invaded and the king himself was captured and killed in 284 BC. His son, Fazhang, fled, changing his name, and "became a servant in the home of the Grand Astrologer." There, the astrologer's daughter met and fell in love with him. Later, some of the loyal officers of Qi put Fazhang on the throne, and he made the astrologer's daughter, his queen; she was the mother of his successor. She is known as Queen Jun and was said to be a wise and honorable woman who helped run the affairs of state. However, her father, Ji, was angry that she had married without his consent and refused to see his daughter ever again.
King Xiang reigned for 19 years and died in 265 BC. He was succeeded by his son, Tian Jian.

Family

Queens:
  • Queen Jun, of the Hou clan of Qi, a daughter of Taishi Jiao ; the mother of Prince Jian
Sons: