Duke Wu of Chen (Chinese: 陳武公; pinyin: Chén Wǔ Gōng; reigned 795 BC – died 781 BC), personal name Gui Ling, was a ruler of the Chen state.[1]

Duke Wu of Chen
陳武公
8th ruler of Chen
Reign795–781 BC
PredecessorDuke Xi of Chen
SuccessorDuke Yi of Chen
Died781 BC
IssueDuke Yi of Chen
Duke Ping of Chen
Names
Gui Ling (媯靈)
Posthumous name
Duke Wu (武公)
HouseGui
DynastyChen
FatherDuke Xi of Chen

Duke Wu succeeded his father Duke Xi of Chen, who died in 796 BC. He reigned for 15 years and died in 781 BC. Duke Wu was succeeded by his son, Yue (Duke Yi).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Han 2010, pp. 2778–9.

Bibliography

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