Duke Shèn of Chen

Duke Shèn of Chen (Chinese: 陳慎公; pinyin: Chén Shèn Gōng; died 855 BC), given name Yurong (圉戎), was the fifth ruler of the ancient Chinese state of Chen during the Western Zhou dynasty. Shèn was his posthumous name.[1]

Duke Shèn of Chen
陳慎公
5th ruler of Chen
Reign? – 855 BC
PredecessorDuke Xiao of Chen
SuccessorDuke You of Chen
Died855 BC
IssueDuke You of Chen
FatherDuke Xiao of Chen

Duke Shèn succeeded his father Duke Xiao of Chen. His reign coincided with that of King Li of Zhou. He died in 855 BC and was succeeded by his son Ning, known as Duke You of Chen.[1]

References

Citations

  1. Han 2010, pp. 2778–9.

Sources

  • Han, Zhaoqi, ed. (2010). "Houses of Chen and Qi". Shiji 史记 (in Chinese). Zhonghua Book Company. ISBN 978-7-101-07272-3.
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