Duke Shēn of Chen explained

Duke Shen of Chen
陳申公
Succession:2nd ruler of Chen
Reign:10th century BC
Predecessor:Duke Hu of Chen
Successor:Duke Xiang of Chen (brother)
Full Name:Gui Xihou (媯犀侯)
Father:Duke Hu of Chen
Issue:Duke Xiao of Chen
House:Gui
Dynasty:Chen
Posthumous Name:Duke Shen (申公)

Duke Shen of Chen (; reigned 10th century BC), personal name Gui Xihou, was the second ruler of the Chen state.

He succeeded his father Duke Hu of Chen, who married the eldest daughter of King Wu of Zhou. After Duke Shēn's death, he was succeeded by his younger brother, Gaoyang (Duke Xiang). However, when Duke Xiang died, the throne returned to Duke Shēn's son, Tu (Duke Xiao).

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Sources

. Xi Zhou Shi . zh:西周史 . History of the Western Zhou . Chinese . Yang Kuan . 2003 . Shanghai People's Publishing House . 978-7-208-04538-5.