Search Results: 'The Case of Wei Zhouyu's Regicide and Usurpation'
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- Jurisdiction: State of Wei, Zhou Dynasty (present-day Henan, China) (719 BC)
- Original Case: 卫州吁弑君篡位案
- Key Figures: Zhouyu (Prince of Wei, usurper), Duke Huan of Wei (the assassinated ruler), Shi Que (Wei minister who orchestrated the counter-coup), Shi Hou (Shi Que's son and Zhouyu's co-conspirator), Duke Huan of Chen (ally who facilitated the execution)
- Case Tags: Regicide;Usurpation;Treason;Capital Punishment