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Marquess Wen of Han

d. 377 BC

Ruler of the State of Han from 386 to 377 BC

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Marquess Wen of Han (; died 377 BC), personal name unknown, was marquess of the Han state between 386 BC and until his death in 377 BC. He was the son of Marquess Lie. Marquess Wen oversaw a rise in the state's prosperity and launched several military campaigns. In 385 BC, Marquess Wen attacked the Zheng state and took Yangcheng. In the same year, Han attacked the Song state, reaching Pengcheng, and took Duke Dao of Song (宋悼公) prisoner. In 380 BC, an alliance of Han, Zhao, and Wei attacked the Qi state, reaching Sangqiu. Two years later in 378 BC, the alliance attacked Qi again, reaching Lingqiu. Marquess Wen died in 377 BC and was succeeded by his son, Marquess Ai.

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Important facts

Died
377 BC
Nationality
Han

Family & relationships

Parent
Marquess Lie of Han

Frequently asked questions

Who was Marquess Wen of Han?

Ruler of the State of Han from 386 to 377 BC

When did Marquess Wen of Han die?

Marquess Wen of Han died in 377 BC.

What nationality was Marquess Wen of Han?

Marquess Wen of Han's recorded nationality: Han.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marquess Wen of Han

· Wikidata: Q575628

· DBpedia: Marquess Wen of Han

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