Duke Dao of Qin
Ruler of the Chinese state of Qin from 491 to 477 BC
Duke Dao of Qin (Chinese: 秦悼公; pinyin: Qín Dào Gōng; died 477 BC), personal name unknown, was a duke of the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty.
Duke Dao succeeded his father Duke Hui I, who died in 492 BC, as ruler of Qin. Duke Dao reigned for 15 years and died in 477 BC. He was succeeded by his son Duke Ligong.
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