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Duke Zhao of Zheng郑昭公

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Heir apparent of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, ascended the throne as Duke Zhao, later fled to Wei.

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RELATION RECORDS
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Duke Zhao of Zheng, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

4 figures · 4 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

1 figure · 1 record
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

3 figures · 3 records

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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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  1. 4 profile notes
    4 relations8 verified quotations
    • Duke Zhuang of Zhengfather-sonDuke Zhao of Zheng
    • Duke Li of Zhengcontend throneDuke Zhao of Zheng
    • Ji Zuruler-subjectDuke Zhao of Zheng
    • Gao QumimurderDuke Zhao of Zheng
    Verified original text · 8
    1. 世子忽

      father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10

    2. 将谋袭郑,遂为敌国

      contend throne · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12

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  2. 1 profile notes
    3 relations4 verified quotations
    • Duke Zhuang of Zhengfather-sonDuke Zhao of Zheng
    • Duke Li of Zhengyounger brotherDuke Zhao of Zheng
    • Gao QumimurderDuke Zhao of Zheng
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    1. 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

    2. 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

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  3. 6 profile notes
    5 relations7 verified quotations
    • Duke Zhao of Zhengdecline marriageMarquis of Qi
    • Duke of Zhengfather-sonDuke Zhao of Zheng
    • Duke Zhuang of Zhengfather-sonDuke Zhao of Zheng
    • Marquis of Chenpromise marriageDuke Zhao of Zheng
    Verified original text · 7
    1. 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

    2. 郑伯许之,乃成昏

      father-son · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 3

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Relationship network

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Duke Zhao of ZhengDuke Zhao of ZhengMarquis of QiMarquis of QiDuke of ZhengDuke of ZhengDuke Zhuang of ZhengDuke Zhuang of ZhengDuke Li of ZhengDuke Li of ZhengMarquis of ChenMarquis of ChenJi ZuJi ZuGao QumiGao Qumi
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 10; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 11; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12; Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 2; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 3; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 5; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6

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