Duke Shēn of Chen

Not to be confused with Duke Shèn of Chen, the fifth ruler of Chen.

Duke Shen of Chen (Chinese: 陳申公; pinyin: Chén Shēn Gōng; reigned 10th century BC), personal name Gui Xihou, was the second ruler of the Chen state.^[1]

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

He succeeded his father Duke Hu of Chen, who married the eldest daughter of King Wu of Zhou.^[2] 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).^[1]