Duke Huai of Jin

Duke Hui of Jin (Chinese晋怀公; † 636 BC) was a Chinese ruler of the time of the Spring and Autumn Annals. He ruled the state Jin 650-636 BC His personal name was Yiwu (夷吾).

Yiwu's father was the Duke Xian of Jin. His brothers were Xiqi, Sheng Sheng and Chong'er, later Duke Wen of Jin. After Xian had 656 BC Xiqi made ​​heir to the throne, fled Yiwu Jin. After Xian's death Xiqi but was killed by one of the faithful Sheng Sheng. Because then now lacked a successor to the throne, they picked Yiwu back to Jin. This came to the throne in 650 BC as Duke Hui of Jin.

Fearing that his brother could rob him the throne, Hui was 643 BC assassinate Chong'er. However, this was unsuccessful. After Huis death Chong'er ascended the throne of Jin Wen.

  • Chinese rulers
  • Time of the Spring and Autumn Annals
  • Born in the 8th or 7th century BC
  • Died 636 BC
Jin (Chinese state)
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