Jing Ke

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1. When was Jing Ke born?Unknown
2. Where was Jing Ke born?Unknown, but associated with the state of Yan
3. What is Jing Ke known for?His attempted assassination of King Zheng of Qin (later Qin Shi Huang)
4. What is the career?Youxia and retainer to Crown Prince Dan of Yan
5. Who was Jing Ke?Jing Ke was a brave warrior from the Yan state, known as a "youxia" who served Crown Prince Dan.
6. Why did Jing Ke try to kill the king of Qin?He wanted to stop King Zheng from conquering Yan and ending its freedom.

Youxia: A class of chivalrous warriors or knights-errant in ancient China, known for martial prowess and adherence to a personal code.
Warring States Period: An era of intense conflict and political fragmentation in ancient China preceding the Qin unification.
Records of the Grand Historian: A monumental work of Chinese historiography by Sima Qian, chronicling Chinese history from its origins to the Han Dynasty.
Qin Shi Huang: The King of Qin who unified China in 221 BC and became its first emperor, initiating the Qin Dynasty.