King Xuanhui of Han (Chinese: 韓宣惠王; died 312 BC), also known as Marquess Wei of Han (Chinese: 韓威侯), personal name unknown, was a ruler of the Han state.[1] He ruled initially as marquess, and then as king since 323 BC.

King Xuanhui of Han
韓宣惠王
King of Han
Reign323–312 BC
PredecessorHimself (As marquess)
SuccessorKing Xiang of Han
Marquess of Han
Reign332–323 BC
PredecessorMarquess Xi of Han (韓釐侯)
SuccessorHimself (Elevated to king)
Born400 BC
Died319 BC
Names
Ancestral name: (姬)
Lineage name: Hán (韓)
Given name: Unknown
Posthumous name
Marquess Wei (威侯)
or
King Xuanhui (宣惠王)
HouseJi
DynastyHan
FatherMarquess Xi of Han

In 325 BC, he met with King Hui of Wei, who honoured him as "king". However, Marquess Wei would only formally declare himself king in 323 BC, along with the rulers of four other states: Zhongshan, Wei, Yan, and Zhao.

Ancestors

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References

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  1. ^ 古代中国. Society for the Study of Early China. 1989. pp. 16–17.
Chinese royalty
Preceded by Marquess of Han
332 BC – 312 BC
Succeeded by