Duke Wu of Qin
Ruler of the Zhou Dynasty in Chinese state of Qin
About Duke Wu of Qin
Lived 750 BC – 678 BC (aged 71–72).
Duke Wu of Qin (, died 678 BC), whose personal name is unknown, was a duke of the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty. He reigned from 697 to 678 BC.
Accession to the throne Duke Wu was the eldest son and the crown prince of Duke Xian of Qin. However, when Duke Xian died in 704 BC at the age of 21, the ministers Fuji (弗忌) and Sanfu (三父) deposed Duke Wu and installed his younger half-brother Chuzi on the throne. Six years later, in 698 BC, Sanfu and Fuji assassinated Chuzi and put Duke Wu, the original crown prince, on the throne.
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Who was Duke Wu of Qin?
ruler of the Zhou Dynasty in Chinese state of Qin
When was Duke Wu of Qin born?
Duke Wu of Qin was born in 750 BC.
When did Duke Wu of Qin die?
Duke Wu of Qin died in 678 BC.
What nationality was Duke Wu of Qin?
Duke Wu of Qin's recorded nationality: Qin.
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