King Yi of Zhou (), personal name Ji Jian, was a king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty. Estimated dates of his reign are 899–892 BC or 899–873 BC.
Reign King Yi's reign is poorly documented. The first year of his reign is confirmed by a solar eclipse on April 21, 899. He succeeded his uncle King Xiao, who was in turn succeeded by King Yi's son King Yí, who was "restored by the many lords". The Bamboo Annals state that he moved from the capital Zongzhou () to a locality called Huaili. This hints that he was removed from power by his uncle, but the matter is uncertain. Yi's grandson was King Li of Zhou.Liu Xueqin 劉學勤 (1992). Zhou Xuanwang 周宣王, in: Zhongguo da baike quanshu 中國大百科全書, Zhongguo lishi 中國歷史, vol. 3, page 1605. Beijing/Shanghai: Zhongguo da baike quanshu chubanshe Sima Qian records that there was a period of decline that prompted poets to satirize his reign.
A collection of pots from the thirteenth year of his reign describe him giving an imperial edict in the Situlǜ Palace () in Chengzhou (), which was recorded by Yi Dian (), to Ya Bo (), Chi Xi (), and others unnamed, who kowtowed in response.十三年兴壶：佳十又三年九月初吉戊寅，王才（在）成周司土滤宫，各太室，即位。夷父右，王乎乍册，尹册易典画，牙僰、赤舄、拜，稽首对扬王休，其万年永宝。
Family Queens: Wang Bo Jiang, of the Jiang clan (), the mother of Crown Prince Xie and a daughter
Sons: Crown Prince Xie (; d. 878 BC), ruled as King Yí of Zhou from 885 to 878 BC
See also Family tree of Chinese monarchs (ancient)
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