Duke Gong of Chen explained

Duke Gong of Chen
陳共公
Succession:18th ruler of Chen
Reign:631–614 BC
Predecessor:Duke Mu of Chen
Successor:Duke Ling of Chen (陳靈公)
Full Name:Gui Shuo (媯朔)
Father:Duke Mu of Chen
Issue:Duke Ling of Chen
Death Date:614 BC
House:Gui
Dynasty:Chen
Posthumous Name:Duke Gong (共公)

Duke Gong of Chen (; reigned 631 BC – died 614 BC), personal name Gui Shuo, was a duke of the Chen state.

Duke Gong succeeded his father Duke Mu, who died in 632 BC after 16 years of reign. He reigned for 18 years and died in 614 BC. He was succeeded by his son Pingguo, known posthumously as Duke Ling of Chen (陳靈公).

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