Eric Church died on May 3, 1977.
Duan Ye -LRB- ; died 401 -RRB- was the first king of Northern Liang of the Sixteen Kingdoms period in Chinese history .. Northern Liang. Northern Liang. Sixteen Kingdoms. Sixteen Kingdoms. He was of Han ethnicity , and was originally a commandery governor of Later Liang , but after Xiongnu generals Juqu Mengxun and Juqu Nancheng rebelled against Later Liang , Juqu Nancheng persuaded Duan Ye to accept the leadership role of the rebellion .. Han. Han Chinese. Later Liang. Later Liang ( Sixteen Kingdoms ). Xiongnu. Xiongnu. Juqu Mengxun. Juqu Mengxun. During his reign , the Juqus were powerful , and eventually , in 401 , after Duan Ye was tricked by Juqu Mengxun into executing Juqu Nancheng , Juqu Mengxun used this as the excuse to start a coup against Duan Ye , killing him and replacing him as king .. Juqu Mengxun. Juqu Mengxun. Duan Ye was described as a kind but weak ruler who was unable to keep his subjects in check , and who overly trusted witchcraft and magic .. witchcraft. witchcraft. magic. Magic ( paranormal )