Duke Xi of Chen explained

Duke Xi of Chen
陳僖公
Succession:7th ruler of Chen
Reign:831–796 BC
Predecessor:Duke You of Chen
Successor:Duke Wu of Chen
Full Name:Gui Xiao (媯孝)
Father:Duke You of Chen
Issue:Duke Wu of Chen
Death Date:796 BC
House:Gui
Dynasty:Chen
Posthumous Name:Duke Xi (僖公)

Duke Xi of Chen (; died 796BC), personal name Gui Xiao, was a duke of the Chen state. He succeeded his father, Duke You, to the Chen throne.

Life

Chen Xiao was the son of Ning, who was posthumously known as Duke You. Prince Xiao became duke of Chen upon his father's death in 832BC.

He died in 796BC and was posthumously honored under the name Chén Xīgōng. He was succeeded by his son Prince Ling, who was posthumously known as Duke Wu.

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