Duke Yi of Lu
Ruler of Lu
About Duke Yi of Lu
Duke Yi of Lu, personal name Ji Xi, was a ruler of the Lu state, succeeding his father Duke Wu.
Despite being the younger son of Duke Wu, he was made heir apparent over his older brother Kuo by the intervention of King Xuan of Zhou. After nine years of rule, supporters of Kuo and of his son Boyu rose in revolt and murdered Duke Yi; Boyu was then proclaimed to be the Duke of Lu by the rebels.
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Who was Duke Yi of Lu?
ruler of Lu
When did Duke Yi of Lu die?
Duke Yi of Lu died in 807 BC.
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