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Duke Ligong of Qin

d. 443 BC

Ruler of Chinese state of Qin from 476 to 443 BC

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About Duke Ligong of Qin

Duke Ligong of Qin (; died 443 BC), personal name unknown, was a duke of the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty, reigning from 476 to 443 BC. Duke Ligong succeeded his father Duke Dao, who died in 477 BC, as ruler of Qin.

In 461 BC, Duke Ligong dispatched an army of 20,000 men to attack the Rong state of Dali (in present-day Dali County, Shaanxi), and captured its capital.

In 456 BC, the state of Jin attacked Qin, taking the city of Wucheng (武城, in present-day Hua County, Shaanxi).

In 453 BC, the Zhao, Han, and Wei clans of Jin jointly attacked Zhi, the most powerful of Jin's four major clans, killed its leader Zhi Yao, and divided the territory of Zhi amongst themselves. The state of Jin was effectively partitioned into three new states. Some of the survivors of the Zhi clan fled to Qin.

In 444 BC, Qin attacked Yiqu (in present-day Ning County, Gansu), another Rong state, and captured its king.

Duke Ligong reigned for 34 years and died in 443 BC. He was succeeded by his son Duke Zao.

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Important facts

Died
443 BC
Nationality
Qin

Family & relationships

Child
Duke Huai of Qin
Child
Duke Zao of Qin
Parent
Duke Dao of Qin

Frequently asked questions

Who was Duke Ligong of Qin?

ruler of Chinese state of Qin from 476 to 443 BC

When did Duke Ligong of Qin die?

Duke Ligong of Qin died in 443 BC.

What nationality was Duke Ligong of Qin?

Duke Ligong of Qin's recorded nationality: Qin.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Duke Ligong of Qin

· Wikidata: Q553771

· DBpedia: Duke Ligong of Qin

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