About Marquis Zhao of Jin
Marquis Zhao of Jin was a politician.
Marquis Zhao of Jin , personal name Ji Bo, was a ruler of the Jin state. He was the son of Marquis Wen of Jin.
In 745 BC, he granted Quwo (modern-day Quwo County, Shanxi) to his uncle, Huan Shu of Quwo.
In 739 BC, Jin official Panfu murdered Marquis Zhao and attempted to place Huan Shu of Quwo on the throne of Jin. When Huan Shu of Quwo arrived in Jin, he was met with resistance from the common people; Huan Shu of Quwo then retreated back to Quwo. The Jin people enthroned Marquis Zhao's son, Marquis Xiao, as the next Jin ruler.
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Who was Marquis Zhao of Jin?
Ruler of the state of Jin from 745 to 739 BC
When did Marquis Zhao of Jin die?
Marquis Zhao of Jin died in 739 BC.
What was Marquis Zhao of Jin's occupation?
Marquis Zhao of Jin was a politician.
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Marquis Zhao of Jin's recorded nationality: Jin.
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