Yukou
Crown Prince Yukou (
ancient Chinese state of Chen during the Spring and Autumn period.[1] In 672 BC, the 21st year of his reign, Duke Xuan's favourite concubine gave birth to a son named Kuan. Duke Xuan killed Yukou and made Kuan his new heir apparent.[2][3]
Prince Yukou was close to his cousin
State of Qi in the northeast. Duke Huan of Qi made Chen Wan an official in charge of manufacturing, and Chen Wan established the Chen (later known as Tian) clan in Qi. The Chen clan of Qi would grow increasingly powerful over the centuries, and eventually usurped the Qi throne.[2]
See also
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.