| Duke Mu of Qin 秦穆公 | |||||||||
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| Duke of Qin | |||||||||
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| Ruler of Qin | |||||||||
| Reign | 659–621 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Duke Cheng of Qin | ||||||||
| Successor | Duke Kang of Qin | ||||||||
| Died | 621 BC | ||||||||
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| House | Ying | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Qin | ||||||||
| Father | Duke De of Qin | ||||||||
| Renhao | |||||||||
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| Chinese | 任好 | ||||||||
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| Chinese | 秦穆公 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | The Solemn Duke of Qin | ||||||||
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Duke Mu of Qin (died 621 BC), born Ying Renhao, was a duke of the Qin state. Sometimes considered one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Mu greatly expanded the territory of Qin during the reign of King Xiang of Zhou. He was also known for his many talented advisors, such as Baili Xi, Jian Shu (蹇叔), Pi Bao (丕豹), and Gong Sun (公孫).