Duke Shèn of Chen

Not to be confused with Duke Shēn of Chen, the second ruler of Chen.
Duke Shèn of Chen
陳慎公
5th ruler of Chen
Reign ? – 855 BC
Predecessor Duke Xiao of Chen
Successor Duke You of Chen
Died 855 BC
Issue Duke You of Chen
Father Duke Xiao of Chen

Duke Shèn of Chen (Chinese: 陳慎公; pinyin: Chén Shèn Gōng; died 855 BC), given name Yurong (圉戎), was the fifth ruler of the ancient Chinese state of Chen during the Western Zhou dynasty. Shèn was his posthumous name.[1]

Duke Shèn succeeded his father Duke Xiao of Chen. His reign coincided with that of King Li of Zhou. He died in 855 BC and was succeeded by his son Ning, known as Duke You of Chen.[1]

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  1. 1 2 Han 2010, pp. 2778–9.

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