Duke Xiang of Chen explained

Duke Xiang of Chen
陳相公
Succession:3rd ruler of Chen
Reign:10th century BC
Predecessor:Duke Shēn of Chen (brother)
Successor:Duke Xiao of Chen (nephew)
Full Name:Gui Gaoyang (媯皋羊)
Father:Duke Hu of Chen
House:Gui
Dynasty:Chen
Posthumous Name:Duke Xiang (相公)

Duke Xiang of Chen (; reigned 10th century BC), personal name Gui Gaoyang, was the third duke of the Chen state. His father Duke Hu of Chen, who married the eldest daughter of King Wu of Zhou, was the founder of the Chen state.

Duke Xiang succeeded his elder brother, Duke Shēn of Chen, who was the second ruler of Chen. When Duke Xiang died, the throne returned to Duke Shēn's son Tu (Duke Xiao).

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