Duke Hui I of Qin

Not to be confused with Duke Hui II of Qin, who reigned during the Warring States Era.

Duke Hui I of Qin (Chinese: 秦惠公; pinyin: Qín Huì Gōng, died 492 BC), personal name unknown, was a duke of the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty. He was the first of the two rulers of Qin with the posthumous name "Duke Hui".^[1][2]

Duke Hui of Qin 秦惠公
Ruler of Qin
Reign	500–492 BC
Predecessor	Duke Ai of Qin
Successor	Duke Dao of Qin
Died	492 BC
Posthumous name Duke Hui (惠公)
House	Ying
Dynasty	Qin
Father	Duke Yi of Qin

In 501 BC, Duke Ai, Duke Hui's grandfather, died after a reign of 36 years. Duke Hui's father predeceased Duke Ai and was given the posthumous name Duke Yi (秦夷公). Therefore, Duke Hui succeeded his grandfather as the ruler of Qin.^[1][2]

Duke Hui reigned for nine years and died in 492 BC. He was succeeded by his son Duke Dao.^[2]