Duke Wen of Qi

Duke Wen of Qi , personal name Lü Chi, was a monarch of the Qi state, reigning from 815 BC to 804 BC.

Duke Wen's father, Duke Li, was a despotic ruler, and in 816 BC the people of Qi rebelled and attempted to install the son of Duke Hu (Duke Li's grand-uncle) to the throne. Duke Li was killed by the rebels, but Duke Hu's son also died in the fighting. Subsequently, Duke Wen ascended the throne, and executed 70 people who were responsible for his father's death.

Duke Wen reigned for 12 years and died in 804 BC. He was succeeded by his son, Duke Cheng.

Family Sons: Prince Tuo (; d. 795 BC), ruled as Duke Cheng of Qi from 803–795 BC Prince Gao , the grandfather of Gao Xi , who was the progenitor of the Gao lineage

Daughters: Qi Jiang Married Marquis Mu of Jin (d. 785 BC) in 808 BC, and had issue (Marquis Wen of Jin, Huan Shu of Quwo)

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