Duke Ling of Qin
Ruler of Chinese state of Qin from 424 to 415 BC
About Duke Ling of Qin
Lived 450 BC – 415 BC (aged 34–35).
Duke Ling of Qin (; died 415 BC), personal name unknown, was a duke of the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty, reigning from 424 to 415 BC.
Duke Ling's predecessor was his grandfather Duke Huai. In 425 BC Qin general Chao (鼌) and other ministers attacked and besieged Duke Huai, and Duke Huai committed suicide. As Duke Huai's son Crown Prince Zhaozi (昭子) died early, the ministers installed Duke Ling, Zhaozi's son, on the throne.
In 419 BC, the sixth year of Duke Ling's reign, Qin attacked the state of Wei at the city of Shaoliang (少梁, in present-day Hancheng, Shaanxi).
Duke Ling reigned for 10 years and died in 415 BC. However, the throne was passed to his uncle Duke Jian, son of Duke Huai and younger brother of Zhaozi. Duke Ling's own son Shixi, later known as Duke Xian, was exiled to Wei. Duke Xian would eventually ascend the throne nearly 30 years later, after Duke Jian's grandson Chuzi II was killed.
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Who was Duke Ling of Qin?
ruler of Chinese state of Qin from 424 to 415 BC
When was Duke Ling of Qin born?
Duke Ling of Qin was born in 450 BC.
When did Duke Ling of Qin die?
Duke Ling of Qin died in 415 BC.
What nationality was Duke Ling of Qin?
Duke Ling of Qin's recorded nationality: Qin.
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