Duke Dao of Qin
# Duke Dao of Qin

Duke Dao of Qin (Chinese: 秦悼公; pinyin: Qín Dào Gōng, died 477 BC) was from 491 to 477 BC the 21st ruler of the Zhou Dynasty Chinese state of Qin that eventually united China to become the Qin Dynasty. His ancestral name was Ying (嬴), and Duke Dao was his posthumous title.

Duke Dao succeeded his father Duke Hui I of Qin, 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 of Qin.

