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Dugu Xin

503 – 557

One of the Eight Zhu guo of Western Wei

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Lived 503 – 557 (aged 53–54). Dugu Xin was a military leader.

Dugu Xin (Chinese: 獨孤信; 503 – 24 April 557), Xianbei name Qimitou (期彌頭), known as Dugu Ruyuan (獨孤如願) before 540, During the Tang dynasty, he was honored as Prince of Liang (梁王).

Family Parents Father: Dugu Kuzhe, Duke of Sikong (司空公 獨孤庫者) Mother: Lady of Changle Commandery, of the Feilian clan (長樂郡君 費連氏) Consorts and issue Lady of Guangyang Commandery, of the Ruluo clan (廣陽郡君 如羅氏) Dugu Luo, Duke Gong of Shu (蜀恭公 獨孤羅; 534 – 7 March 599), first son Lady, of the Guo clan of Taiyuan (太原郭氏) Dugu Shan, Duke of Henei Commandery (河内郡公 獨孤善; 538–577), second son Dugu Mu, Duke of Jinquan County (金泉縣公 獨孤穆), third son Empress Mingjing (明敬皇后? – 14 May 558), first daughter Married Yuwen Yu, Emperor Ming of Northern Zhou (北周明帝 宇文毓; 534 – 30 May 560), and had issue (one son) Dugu Cang, Duke of Wuping County (武平縣公 獨孤藏; 544–578), fourth son Dugu Shun, Duke Cheng of Wu (武成公 獨孤順), fifth son Dugu Tuo, Duke of Wuxi County (武喜縣公 獨孤陀), sixth son Dugu Zheng, Marquis of Ping Township (平鄉侯 獨孤整), eighth son Madame of Ji, of the Cui clan of Qinghe (紀國夫人 清河崔氏) Empress Wenxian (文獻皇后; 544 – 10 September 602), personal name Qieluo (伽羅), seventh daughter Married Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of Sui (隋文帝 楊堅; 21 July 541 – 13 August 604), and had issue (five sons and five daughters) Unknown Dugu Zong (獨孤宗), seventh son Lady Dugu (獨孤氏), second daughter Lady Dugu (獨孤氏), third daughter Empress Yuanzhen (元貞皇后), fourth daughter Married Li Bing, Duke of Tang (唐國公 李昞), and had issue (four sons and one daughter) Lady Dugu (獨孤氏), fifth daughter Lady Dugu (獨孤氏), sixth daughter

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Born
503, Luoyang
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Child
Dugu Qieluo
Child
Emperor Gaozu of Tang
Child
Empress Dugu (Northern Zhou)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dugu Xin?

One of the Eight Zhu guo of Western Wei

When was Dugu Xin born?

Dugu Xin was born in 503 in Luoyang.

When did Dugu Xin die?

Dugu Xin died on 24 April 557 in Chang'an.

What was Dugu Xin's occupation?

Dugu Xin was a military leader.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dugu Xin

· Wikidata: Q6131181

· DBpedia: Dugu Xin

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