Wang Gen of Shang
| Wang Gen 王亙 | |||||||||
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| Ruler of Predynastic Shang | |||||||||
| Predecessor | Wang Hai | ||||||||
| Successor | Shang Jia | ||||||||
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| Father | Ming of Shang | ||||||||
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| Chinese | 王亙 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | "King Gen" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wang Gen, family name Zi (子), was a ruler of Predynastic Shang, succeeding his brother Wang Hai. His existence is reflected in oracle bone inscriptions. He was succeeded by Shang Jia, Wang Hai's son.