Duke Huan of Qi

Duke Huan of Qi ( Chinese齐桓公, Pinyin Qi Huan Gong, † 643 BC) was a Chinese ruler in the time of the Spring and Autumn Annals. He ruled the state Qi from 685 BC until his death. During this time, Qi reached the height of its power. King Xi of Zhou Huan gave 679 BC some privilege that otherwise tion states only the king, and made him as the chief of the princes. Therefore Huan of Qi is considered as the first of the five hegemons.

After his accession to the throne as Duke of Qi Huan made ​​on the advice of his confidant Bao Shuya the outstanding politician Guan Zhong chancellor. This initiated reforms that made ​​it the most powerful state Qi of his time, which Duke Huan of Qi could take outside big impact. Under the slogan " Respect the Emperor, expel the barbarians " (Chinese尊王攘夷, Pinyin zunwáng rǎngyí ) he gained supremacy over the other states of China. He supported Yan, Wei and Xing in the fight against barbarian tribes. He also called several States to attack Chu to defend the honor of the king.

The slogan " Respect the Emperor, expel the barbarians " was later re-used in Japan at the time of the Meiji Restoration as sonno Joi.

• Time of the Spring and Autumn Annals
• Chinese
• Born in the 8th century BC
• Died 643 BC
• Man