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Duke Mu of Qin

d. 621 BCE · 7th century BCE · Also known as Ying Renhao

Duke Mu of Qin ruled the State of Qin from 659 to 621 BCE and is often listed among the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period. He employed able foreign ministers, helped Chong'er of Jin take power and expanded Qin westward over the Rong peoples. He was said to have mourned when Chu destroyed the state of Jiang in 623 BCE.

Duke Mu of Qin
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