Duke Xi of Chen

Chen Xiao (陳僖公 died 796 BC), better known by his posthumous name Duke Xi, was a Chinese noble of the Zhou Kingdom. He was the seventh ruler of the state of Chen, with the rank of duke.

Duke Xi of Chen
陳僖公
7th ruler of Chen
Reign831–796 BC
PredecessorDuke You of Chen
SuccessorDuke Wu of Chen
Died796 BC
IssueDuke Wu of Chen
FatherDuke You of Chen
Chen Xiao
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Other names
Duke Xi of Chen
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese

Life

Chen Xiao was the son of Duke Ning of Chen, who was posthumously known as Duke You. Prince Xiao became duke of Chen upon his father's death in 832 BC.

He died in 796 BC and was posthumously honored under the name Chén Xīgōng.[1] He was succeeded by his son Prince Ling, who was posthumously known as Duke Wu.[1]

References

Citations

  1. Han (2010), pp. 2778–9.

Bibliography

  • 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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