Chinese Rulers
Duke Wen of Jin
the Wandering Hegemon
Duke Wen of Jin was a Chinese hegemon active in the 7th c. BC during the Spring & Autumn period from the state of Jin. Died of natural causes.
Historical Note
Exiled for nineteen years before returning home at 62 to take the throne and become a great hegemon. Won Chengpu (632 BC), the decisive Jin victory over Chu.