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Duke Xiang of Song

Type Figure Region China Time c. -650–-637 Also known as Duke Xiang of Song、兹甫、Zifu、子兹甫

Duke Xiang of Song (birth year unknown, died c. 637 BCE) was a ruler of Song during the Spring and Autumn period, son of Duke Huan of Song.…

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  1. c. -650–-642Shangqiu · SongAfter Duke Huan of Song died, Zifu succeeded him as Duke Xiang. According to the Zuo Commentary, he once wished to cede the state to his elder half-brother Muyi; Muyi declined, and Duke Xiang continued to govern with benevolence and righteousness.
  2. c. -642–-638States of the Central Plains · Central PlainsAfter Duke Huan of Qi died, Duke Xiang of Song sought to inherit his ambition and achieve hegemony among the lords, convening alliances at Yu and elsewhere, and participating in enthroning King Xiang of Zhou, attempting to establish a hegemonic position in the Central Plains.
  3. c. -638–-637Hongshui · HenanChu attacked Zheng; Duke Xiang of Song came to Zheng's aid and engaged the Chu forces at Hongshui. Duke Xiang insisted on not attacking while the enemy was mid-crossing and not beating the drums before the ranks were formed; the Song army was decisively defeated, Duke Xiang was wounded in the thigh, and he died the following year.

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