Duke Gong of Qin
| Duke Gong of Qin 秦共公 | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of Qin | |
| Reign | 608–604 BC |
| Predecessor | Duke Kang of Qin |
| Successor | Duke Huan of Qin |
| Died | 604 BC |
| House | House of Ying |
| Father | Duke Kang of Qin |
Duke Gong of Qin (Chinese: 秦共公; pinyin: Qín Gōng Gōng, died 604 BC) was from 608 to 604 BC the sixteenth ruler of the Zhou Dynasty state of Qin that eventually united China to become the Qin Dynasty. His ancestral name was Ying (嬴), and Duke Gong was his posthumous title.[1][2]
Duke Gong succeeded his father Duke Kang of Qin, who died in 609 BC, as ruler of Qin. He reigned for five years before dying in 604 BC. He was succeeded by his son, Duke Huan of Qin.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 Sima Qian. 秦本纪 [Annals of Qin]. Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). guoxue.com. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- 1 2 Han, Zhaoqi (2010). "Annals of Qin". Annotated Shiji (in Chinese). Zhonghua Book Company. pp. 398–400. ISBN 978-7-101-07272-3.
| Duke Gong of Qin Died: 604 BC | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Duke Kang of Qin |
Duke of Qin 608–604 BC |
Succeeded by Duke Huan of Qin |
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