Duke Cheng of Jin
| Heitun (黑臀) | |
|---|---|
| Duke Cheng of Jin | |
| Ruler of Zhou |
Duke Cheng of Jin (
posthumous title. He was the youngest son of Duke Wen of Jin, and succeeded his nephew Duke Ling of Jin, when Zhao Dun and Zhao Chuan killed Duke Ling and installed Heitun on the throne.[1]
During the seven years of Duke Cheng's reign Jin attacked the states of Zheng, Chu, Qin, and Chen. Duke Cheng died in 600 BC and was succeeded by his son Duke Jing of Jin.[1]
References
- ^ a b Sima Qian. 晉世家 [House of Jin]. Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 April 2012.