Duke Zhao of Jin explained

Duke Zhao of Jin
晉昭公
Succession:Duke of Jin
Reign:531–526 BC
Predecessor:Duke Ping
Successor:Duke Qing
Full Name:Ancestral name

(姬)
Given name: Yí (夷)

Father:Duke Ping
Issue:Duke Qing
Death Date:526 BC
Posthumous Name:Duke Zhao (昭公)
House:Ji
Dynasty:Jin

Duke Zhao of Jin, personal name Ji Yi, was a duke of the Jin state, reigning from 531 BC to 526 BC. He succeeded his father, Duke Ping of Jin, who died in 532 BC.[1]

Duke Zhao reigned for six years and died in 526 BC. During his reign, the state's political and military affairs were increasingly dominated by six powerful clans: Han (韓), Zhao (趙), Wei (魏), Fan (范), Zhonghang (中行), and Zhi (智). He was succeeded by his son, Duke Qing.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://www.guoxue.com/shibu/24shi/shiji/sj_039.htm . zh:晉世家 . House of Jin . . . Chinese . 12 April 2012.