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Duke Zhao of Zheng郑昭公
Heir apparent of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, ascended the throne as Duke Zhao, later fled to Wei.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 7
- RELATION RECORDS
- 8
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Duke Zhao of Zheng, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
4 figures · 4 records+
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Zhuang of Zheng—Duke Zhao of Zhengfather-son
Duke of Zheng—Duke Zhao of Zhengfather-son
Duke Li of Zheng—Duke Zhao of Zhengyounger brother
Marquis of Chen—Duke Zhao of Zhengpromise marriage
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
1 figure · 1 record+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Ji Zu—Duke Zhao of Zhengruler-subject
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
3 figures · 3 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Gao Qumi→Duke Zhao of Zhengmurder
Duke Zhao of Zheng→Marquis of Qidecline marriage
Duke Li of Zheng→Duke Zhao of Zhengcontend throne
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Crown prince of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, succeeded to the throne, was shot dead by Gao Qumi. ; Son of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, held as hostage in Zhou. ; Prince of Zheng, went to Chen to marry the daughter of the Gui family, consummated the marriage before performing the ancestral rites.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Heir apparent of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, ascended the throne as Duke Zhao, later fled to Wei. ; Former ruler of Zheng, was welcomed back to the throne. ; Ruler of Zheng, after restoration, contended with Duke Li for the throne.
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- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
4 relations8 verified quotations- Duke Zhuang of Zheng→ father-son →Duke Zhao of Zheng
- Duke Li of Zheng→ contend throne →Duke Zhao of Zheng
- Ji Zu→ ruler-subject →Duke Zhao of Zheng
- Gao Qumi→ murder →Duke Zhao of Zheng
Verified original text · 8
世子忽
father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10
将谋袭郑,遂为敌国
contend throne · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
3 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Zhuang of Zheng→ father-son →Duke Zhao of Zheng
- Duke Li of Zheng→ younger brother →Duke Zhao of Zheng
- Gao Qumi→ murder →Duke Zhao of Zheng
Verified original text · 4
公使娶邓女,生太子忽,故祭仲立之,是为昭公。
father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家
郑昭公忽元年忽母邓女,祭仲取之。
younger brother · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history6 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
5 relations7 verified quotations- Duke Zhao of Zheng→ decline marriage →Marquis of Qi
- Duke of Zheng→ father-son →Duke Zhao of Zheng
- Duke Zhuang of Zheng→ father-son →Duke Zhao of Zheng
- Marquis of Chen→ promise marriage →Duke Zhao of Zheng
Verified original text · 7
齐侯欲以文姜妻郑大子忽。大子忽辞。
decline marriage · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 5
郑伯许之,乃成昏
father-son · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 3
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
齐侯欲以文姜妻郑大子忽。大子忽辞。
Original text (1)
- father-son← Duke Zhuang of Zheng → Duke Zhao of Zhenghist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 2Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6
Original text (5)
- contend throne← Duke Li of Zheng → Duke Zhao of ZhenglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
郑昭公忽元年忽母邓女,祭仲取之。
- promise marriage← Marquis of Chen → Duke Zhao of ZhenglitCorrect Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 3
Original text (1)
- ruler-subject← Ji Zu → Duke Zhao of ZhenglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 11Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12
Original text (3)
世子忽即位,是为昭公
祭足闻厉公已出,乃使公父定叔往卫国迎昭公忽复位
Original relation: welcome and install · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 11
祭足自大陵回,因旧君子突在栎,终为郑患,思一制御之策。
Original relation: assist · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12
- murder← Gao Qumi → Duke Zhao of Zhenghist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6
Original text (6)
素与子忽有隙
Original relation: have conflict · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10
阴养死士,为弑忽立亹之计
Original relation: plot regicide · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12
伏死士于半路,突起弑之
渠弥杀昭公。
Original relation: kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
渠弥与昭公出猎,射杀昭公於野。
Original relation: shoot kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家
弑昭公而立公子亹