Duke Wu of Chen

Duke Wu of Chen (Chinese: 陳武公; pinyin: Chén Wǔ Gōng; reigned 795 BC – died 781 BC), personal name Gui Ling, was a ruler of the Chen state.^[1]

Duke Wu of Chen 陳武公
8th ruler of Chen
Reign	795–781 BC
Predecessor	Duke Xi of Chen
Successor	Duke Yi of Chen
Died	781 BC
Issue	Duke Yi of Chen Duke Ping of Chen
Names Gui Ling (媯靈) Posthumous name Duke Wu (武公)
House	Gui
Dynasty	Chen
Father	Duke Xi of Chen

Duke Wu succeeded his father Duke Xi of Chen, who died in 796 BC. He reigned for 15 years and died in 781 BC. Duke Wu was succeeded by his son, Yue (Duke Yi).^[1]