Duke Hui I of Qin explained

Duke Hui of Qin
秦惠公
Succession:Ruler of Qin
Reign:500–492 BC
Predecessor:Duke Ai of Qin
Successor:Duke Dao of Qin
House:Ying
Dynasty:Qin
Father:Duke Yi of Qin
Death Date:492 BC
Posthumous Name:Duke Hui (惠公)

Duke Hui I of Qin (died 492 BC), personal name unknown, was duke of the Qin state from 500 to 492 BC. He was the first of the two rulers of Qin with the posthumous name "Duke Hui".[1] [2]

In 501 BC, Duke Ai, Duke Hui's grandfather, died after a reign of 36 years. Duke Hui's father predeceased Duke Ai and was given the posthumous name Duke Yi (秦夷公). Therefore, Duke Hui succeeded his grandfather as the ruler of Qin.[1] [2]

Duke Hui reigned for nine years and died in 492 BC. He was succeeded by his son Duke Dao.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.guoxue.com/shibu/24shi/shiji/sj_005.htm . zh:秦本纪 . Annals of Qin . . Sima Qian . Sima Qian . Chinese . guoxue.com . 1 May 2012.
  2. Book: Annotated Shiji . Han, Zhaoqi . 2010 . Zhonghua Book Company . 978-7-101-07272-3 . Chinese . Annals of Qin . 406–409.