Bo Qin
Bo Qin (Chinese: 伯禽; pinyin: Bóqín), also known by his posthumous name as the Duke Tai of Lu (魯太公), was a foundational figure in the history of ancient China. He was the first ruler (duke) of the state of Lu, a vassal state under the authority of the Zhou dynasty.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
Bo Qin was the eldest son of the Duke of Zhou (Zhou Gong). Instead of inheriting his father's central government position, he was granted the state of Lu, with its capital at Qufu, which was strategically important for the Zhou dynasty's control and influence in eastern territories. Lu later became known as the home state of Confucius and Mozi.
Bo Qin is believed to have reigned from approximately 1042 to 997 BC. He was succeeded by his sons, Duke Kao and Duke Yang. Bo Qin's third son, Yu, was the ancestor of the main line of the Duke of Zhou's descendants.
Bo Qin's descendants include the philosopher Mencius, who was a descendant of Duke Huan of Lu. This lineage is documented in the Mencius family tree. Lu also became a significant cultural center where the Annals of Spring and Autumn was written. Bo Qin's role in establishing Lu helped expand and stabilize Zhou authority, influencing early Chinese politics and culture.
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