Duke Zhuang of Zheng

AncientEmperorZheng-757 — -701

First Spring Autumn hegemon, defeated the Zhou royal army.

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Quick Facts

Born

757 BCE

Died

701 BCE

Country

Zheng

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score57.1

Duke Zhuang of Zheng — Complete Timeline

707 BC

Battle of XugeWar

Duke Zhuang of Zheng defeated the Zhou royal army led by King Huan at Xuge. This battle shattered the prestige of the Zhou king, as a feudal lord openly defeated the Son of Heaven. Duke Zhuang became the first hegemon of the Spring and Autumn period.

Spring and AutumnZhengZhou Defeat

Impact: national

701 BC

Zheng succession crisisPolitical Action◆ Major

After Duke Zhuang's death, his sons fought over the succession, plunging Zheng into civil war. The state's power declined rapidly as internal strife allowed other states like Qi to rise as hegemons.

ZhengSuccession WarDecline

Impact: regionaldestructive