Duke Xian of Qin (424–362 BC)

Duke Xian II of Qin (Chinese: 秦獻公; pinyin: Qín Xiàn Gōng, 424–362 BC) was from 384 to 362 BC the 29th ruler of the Zhou Dynasty state of Qin that eventually united China to become the Qin Dynasty. His ancestral name was Ying (), and Duke Xian was his posthumous title. His given name was Shixi (師隰) or Lian (連).

Duke Xian II of Qin
秦獻公
Ruler of Qin
Reign384–362 BC
PredecessorChuzi II
SuccessorDuke Xiao of Qin
Born424 BC
Died362 BC (aged 61–62)
IssueDuke Xiao of Qin
HouseHouse of Ying
FatherDuke Ling of Qin
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