Duke Xiang of Chen
3rd ruler of Chen state
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Duke Xiang of Chen (Chinese: 陳相公; pinyin: Chén Xiàng Gōng; reigned 10th century BC), personal name Gui Gaoyang, was the third duke of the Chen state.[1] His father Duke Hu of Chen, who married the eldest daughter of King Wu of Zhou, was the founder of the Chen state.[2]
Reign10th century BC
PredecessorDuke Shēn of Chen (brother)
SuccessorDuke Xiao of Chen (nephew)
HouseGui
| Duke Xiang of Chen 陳相公 | |||||||||
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| 3rd ruler of Chen | |||||||||
| Reign | 10th century BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Duke Shēn of Chen (brother) | ||||||||
| Successor | Duke Xiao of Chen (nephew) | ||||||||
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| House | Gui | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Chen | ||||||||
| Father | Duke Hu of Chen | ||||||||
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).[1]