Duke Wen of Qi

Duke Wen of Qi (Chinese: 齊文公; pinyin: Qí Wén Gōng), personal name Lü Chi, was a monarch of the Qi state, reigning from 815 BC to 804 BC.

[1][2] Duke Wen's father, Duke Li, was a despotic ruler, and in 816 BC the people of Qi rebelled and attempted to install the son of Duke Hu (Duke Li's grand-uncle) to the throne.

Subsequently, Duke Wen ascended the throne, and executed 70 people who were responsible for his father's death.

[1][2] Duke Wen reigned for 12 years and died in 804 BC.

He was succeeded by his son, Duke Cheng.