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Tian Chang

5th century BCE · 5th century BCE · Also known as Tian Heng, Tian Chengzi, Chen Heng

Tian Chang, also called Tian Heng or Tian Chengzi, was a minister of the State of Qi from the Tian (or Chen) family. In 481 BCE he killed Duke Jian of Qi, installed Duke Ping and took control of the government, greatly enlarging his family's lands. His descendants dominated Qi until his great-grandson Tian He was recognised as ruler in 386 BCE, ending the Jiang line.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Tian Chang. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/tian-chang
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