Duke Xi of Chen

Duke Xi of Chen
陳釐公
7th ruler of Chen
Reign 831–796 BC
Predecessor Duke You of Chen
Successor Duke Wu of Chen
Died 796 BC
Issue Duke Wu of Chen
Father Duke You of Chen
Chen Xiao
Traditional Chinese 陳孝
Simplified Chinese 陈孝
Other names
Duke Xi of Chen
Traditional Chinese 陳釐公
Simplified Chinese 陈釐公

Chen Xiao (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.

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. 1 2 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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