Duke Xian of Qi

Not to be confused with Duke Xiang of Qi.

Duke Xian of Qi (Chinese: 齊獻公; pinyin: Qí Xiàn Gōng), personal name Lü Shan, was from 859 BC to 851 BC the duke of the Qi state.^[1][2] Duke Xian was a younger son of Duke Gui.

Duke Xian of Qi 齊獻公
Duke of Qi
Reign	859–851 BC
Predecessor	Duke Hu
Successor	Duke Wu
Died	851 BC
Issue	Duke Wu
Names Ancestral name: Jiāng (姜) Clan name: Lǚ (呂) Given name: Shān (山) Posthumous name Duke Xian (獻公)
House	Jiang
Dynasty	Jiang Qi
Father	Duke Gui

During the reign of his older brother, Duke Hu, the capital of Qi was relocated from Yingqiu (Linzi) to Bogu. The move was resented by the people of Yingqiu, who rebelled under the leadership of Duke Xian, who then took the throne.^[1][2] During his reign, Duke Xian expelled the sons of Duke Hu, and moved the capital back to Linzi. He reigned for 9 years and died in 851 BC. He was succeeded by his son, Duke Wu.^[1][2]

Family

Sons:

• Duke Wu of Qi (d. 825 BC), ruled as Duke of Qi from 849–825 BC

Ancestry

Jiang Ziya (1128–1015 BC)

Duke Ding of Qi (1050–975 BC)

Duke Yǐ of Qi (d. 933 BC)

Duke Gui of Qi (d. 902 BC)

Duke Xian of Qi (d. 850 BC)