Duke Ling of Jin (Chinese: 晉靈公; pinyin: Jìn Líng Gōng), personal name Ji Yigao, was from 620 to 607 BC the duke of the Jin state. He ascended the throne with the support of his regent, Zhao Dun (Viscount Xuan of Zhao).[2]
| Duke Ling of Jin 晉靈公 | |||||||||
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| Duke of Jin | |||||||||
| Reign | 620–607 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Duke Xiang | ||||||||
| Successor | Duke Cheng | ||||||||
| Regent | Zhao Dun (Viscount Xuan of Zhao) | ||||||||
| Died | 19 August 607 BC[1] | ||||||||
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| House | Ji | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Jin | ||||||||
| Father | Duke Xiang | ||||||||
| Mother | Mu Ying (穆嬴) | ||||||||
In 607 BC, 14 years after ascending the throne, Duke Ling had reached adulthood and become increasingly despotic. He was known to have had his chef killed for not cooking his bear paws well. Zhao Dun, who enjoyed a reputation for integrity and incorruptibility, tried to stop him. Resentful of Zhao Dun's influence, Duke Ling tried to have Zhao Dun assassinated. Zhao Dun managed to escape, and on 19 August, his half-brother Zhao Chuan (趙穿) rebelled and killed Duke Ling.[3] Zhao Dun and Zhao Chuan then installed Duke Ling's uncle, Duke Cheng, on the throne of Jin.[2]
References
edit- ^ Sima, Qian (2006). The Grand Scribe's Records — Volume V.1: The Hereditary Houses of Pre-Han China, Part I. Translated by Nienhauser, William H. (1st ed.). Indiana University Press. p. 351. ISBN 9780253340252.
- ^ a b Sima Qian. 晉世家 [House of Jin]. Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ^ Sima, Qian (2006). The Grand Scribe's Records — Volume V.1: The Hereditary Houses of Pre-Han China, Part I. Translated by Nienhauser, William H. (1st ed.). Indiana University Press. p. 351. ISBN 9780253340252.