Ancient Chinese minister and monarch (1000s BCE)
"Duke Tai of Qi" redirects here. For the later Qi ruler with the same title, see
Duke Tai of Tian Qi.
Jiang Ziya (fl. 12th century BC – 11th century BC), also known by several other names, was a Chinese military general, monarch, strategist, and writer who helped kings Wen and Wu of Zhou overthrow the Shang in ancient China. Following their victory at Muye, he continued to serve as a Zhou minister. He remained loyal to the regent Duke of Zhou during the Rebellion of the Three Guards; following the Duke's punitive raids against the restive Eastern Barbarians or Dongyi, Jiang was enfeoffed with their territory as the marchland of Qi. He established his seat at Yingqiu (in modern Linzi). He is also celebrated as one of the main heroes in the Fengshen Bang.
