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Duke Wen of Jin

697–628 BCE · 7th century BCE · Also known as Chong'er

Duke Wen of Jin, born Chong'er, spent nineteen years in exile among other states before taking the throne of Jin in 636 BCE. He invaded Cao in 632 BCE, defeated Chu at the Battle of Chengpu the same year and was recognised as hegemon, one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period.

Duke Wen of Jin
Image: Attributed to Li Tang · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Mentioned in 2 state histories

State of CaoState of Jin

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