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Duke of Shao

11th century BCE · 11th century BCE

The Duke of Shao, personal name Ji Shi, was a senior member of the Zhou royal house who helped King Wu overthrow the Shang. With the Duke of Zhou he served as a regent and leading minister under the young King Cheng, and he was enfeoffed with the northern State of Yan, which his son took up. The Book of Documents preserves speeches attributed to him.

Duke of Shao
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State of Yan

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