Duke Xiang of Jin (Chinese:晉襄公;pinyin:Jìn Xiāng Gōng), personal nameJi Huan, was from 627 to 621 BC the ruler of theJin state. He succeeded his father,Duke Wen, who was one of theFive Hegemons of China'sSpring and Autumn period.[1]
Duke Xiang of Jin 晉襄公 | |||||||||
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Duke ofJin | |||||||||
Reign | 627–621 BC | ||||||||
Predecessor | Duke Wen | ||||||||
Successor | Duke Ling | ||||||||
Died | 621 BC | ||||||||
Spouse | Mu Ying | ||||||||
Issue | Duke Ling Ji Jie (姬捷) | ||||||||
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House | Ji | ||||||||
Dynasty | Jin | ||||||||
Father | Duke Wen |
Battle of Yao
editAfter Duke Wen died in the ninth month of 628 BC,Duke Mu of Qin sent an army to attack theState of Zheng. They retreated without attacking Zheng but destroyed the minor state ofHua instead. In the fourth month of the following year, when the Qin army was passing through Jin territory on their way back to Qin, Jin launched a surprise attack at the Battle of Yao (殽之戰), annihilated the Qin army and captured three Qin generals. Jin annexed the Hua state.[1] After the battle, the power of Qin in the east had been checked for a long period.
Succession
editDuke Xiang reigned for seven years and died in the eighth month of 621 BC. His son Crown Prince Yigao was then still a boy, and there was a major succession crisis, with different factions supporting Duke Xiang's brothers Prince Yong and Prince Le. Yigao eventually ascended the throne with the support of Zhao Dun (趙盾) and would come to be known asDuke Ling of Jin.[1]
References
editDuke Xiang of Jin Cadet branch of theHouse of Ji Died: 621 BC | ||
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Preceded by | Duke ofJin 627–621 BC | Succeeded by |