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Duke Zhao of Jin晋昭公

Jin & SuccessorsHistory × Fiction

Son of Duke Mu of Zheng, ascended the throne as Duke Ling, later assassinated by Gongzi Guisheng.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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Duke Zhao of Jin, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

1 figure · 1 record
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

7 figures · 8 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

2 figures · 2 records

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Son of Duke Ping of Jin, succeeded to the throne. Ruler of Jin, served by Wei Xianzi. Ruler of Jin, Duke Jing went to Jin to meet him.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition · Bamboo Annals

Son of Duke Mu of Zheng, ascended the throne as Duke Ling, later assassinated by Gongzi Guisheng. Ruler of Zheng, assassinated for teasing Gongzi Song. Son of Duke Ping of Jin, succeeded to the throne.

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  1. 3 profile notes
    7 relations7 verified quotations
    • Duke Ping of Jinfather-sonDuke Zhao of Jin
    • Han QisubordinateDuke Zhao of Jin
    • Duke Zhao of JinappointHan Qi
    • Duke Zhao of JinappointWei Shu
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    1. 群臣奉世子夷嗣位

      father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 68

    2. 韩起对曰

      subordinate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 69

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Duke Zhao of JincommandShu Xiang
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    1. 晋昭公使叔向辞昭公

      command · Discourses of the States, 鲁语下

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    2 relations2 verified quotations
    • Wei XianziaffairDuke Zhao of Jin
    • Duke Jian of ZhengaudienceDuke Zhao of Jin
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    1. 献子事晋昭公

      affair · Records of the Grand Historian, 魏世家

    2. 郑简公朝晋

      audience · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家

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  4. Official history

    Bamboo Annals

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    0 relations0 verified quotations

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  5. 1 profile notes
    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Ji PingziburyDuke Zhao of Jin
    Verified original text · 1
    1. 季平子如晋,葬昭公

      bury · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 47

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Relationship network

11 figures · 18 links
Duke Zhao of JinDuke Zhao of JinShu XiangShu XiangDuke Ping of JinDuke Ping of JinHan QiHan QiWei XianziWei XianziJi PingziJi PingziDuke Jian of ZhengDuke Jian of ZhengWei ShuWei ShuXun WuXun WuShu YuShu YuJi Sun YiruJi Sun Yiru
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 68; Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表; Discourses of the States, 鲁语下; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 47; Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 69; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家; Bamboo Annals, 古本辑校

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