Duke Wen of Chen
| Duke Wen of Chen 陳文公 | |
|---|---|
| 11th ruler of Chen | |
| Reign | 754–745 BC |
| Predecessor | Duke Ping of Chen |
| Successor | Duke Huan of Chen |
| Died | 745 BC |
| Issue | Duke Huan of Chen Chen Tuo |
| Father | Duke Ping of Chen |
Duke Wen of Chen (
ancient Chinese state of Chen during the early Spring and Autumn period. His given name was Yu (圉), and Wen was his posthumous name.[1]
Duke Wen succeeded his father
State of Cai, which restored the throne to Duke Huan's younger son Yue, known as Duke Li of Chen.[2]
state of Wey married two princesses of Chen, Li Gui and her younger sister Dai Gui, who were likely daughters of Duke Wen of Chen. Dai Gui was the mother of Duke Huan of Wey.[3]
References
Bibliography
- Han, Zhaoqi, ed. (2010). "Houses of Chen and Qi". Shiji 史记 (in Chinese). Beijing: ISBN 978-7-101-07272-3.
- ISBN 978-7-101-07074-3.