Reign 531–526 BC Died 526 BC Grandchildren Duke Ding of Jin Predecessor Duke Ping of Jin Parents Duke Ping of Jin Grandparents Duke Dao of Jin | Father Duke Ping of Jin Successor Duke Qing of Jin Name Duke of Children Duke Qing of Jin | |
Great grandchildren Duke Chu of Jin | ||
Duke Zhao of Jin (simplified Chinese: 晋昭公; traditional Chinese: 晉昭公; pinyin: Jìn Zhāo Gōng, died 526 BC) was from 531 to 526 BC the ruler of the State of Jin, a major power during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. His ancestral name was Ji, given name Yi, and Duke Zhao was his posthumous title. He succeeded his father, Duke Ping of Jin, who died in 532 BC.
Duke Zhao of Jin reigned for 6 years and died in 526 BC. During his reign the state was increasingly dominated by the six powerful clans: Han, Zhao, Wei, Fan, Zhonghang, and Zhi. He was succeeded by his son, Duke Qing of Jin.
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