Duke Wen of Qi
| Duke Wen of Qi 齊文公 | |||||||||
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| Duke of Qi | |||||||||
| Reign | 815–804 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Duke Li | ||||||||
| Successor | Duke Cheng | ||||||||
| Died | 804 BC | ||||||||
| Issue | Duke Cheng Qi Jiang | ||||||||
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| House | Jiang | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Jiang Qi | ||||||||
| Father | Duke Li | ||||||||
Duke Wen of Qi (Chinese: 齊文公; pinyin: Qí Wén Gōng), personal name Lü Chi, was a monarch of the Qi state, reigning from 815 BC to 804 BC.
Duke Wen's father, Duke Li, was a despotic ruler, and in 816 BC the people of Qi rebelled and attempted to install the son of Duke Hu (Duke Li's grand-uncle) to the throne. Duke Li was killed by the rebels, but Duke Hu's son also died in the fighting. Subsequently, Duke Wen ascended the throne, and executed 70 people who were responsible for his father's death.
Duke Wen reigned for 12 years and died in 804 BC. He was succeeded by his son, Duke Cheng.