Duke Xiao of Chen (Chinese: 陳孝公; pinyin: Chén Xiào Gōng; reigned 10th century BC), personal name Gui Tu, was the fourth ruler of the Chen state.[1] He was the grandson of the state's founder Duke Hu of Chen, who married the eldest daughter of King Wu of Zhou.[2]

Duke Xiao of Chen
陳孝公
4th ruler of Chen
Reign10th century BC
PredecessorDuke Xiang of Chen (uncle)
SuccessorDuke Shèn of Chen (son)
IssueDuke Shèn of Chen (陳慎公)
Names
Gui Tu (媯突)
Posthumous name
Duke Xiao (孝公)
HouseGui
DynastyChen
FatherDuke Shēn of Chen (陳申公)

Duke Xiao was the son of Duke Shēn of Chen (陳申公), the second ruler of Chen. When Duke Shēn died, the throne passed to his younger brother Gaoyang, Duke Xiang of Chen, instead of his son Tu. However, Duke Xiao ascended the throne after the death of his uncle Duke Xiang. Duke Xiao was succeeded by his son Yurong, known as Duke Shèn of Chen (陳慎公).[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Han 2010, pp. 2778–9.
  2. ^ Yang 2003, p. 121.

Bibliography edit

  • Han, Zhaoqi, ed. (2010). "Houses of Chen and Qi". Shiji 史记 (in Chinese). Zhonghua Book Company. ISBN 978-7-101-07272-3.
  • Yang, Kuan (2003). Xi Zhou Shi 西周史 [History of the Western Zhou] (in Chinese). Shanghai People's Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-208-04538-5.