Duke Li of Chen

Duke Li of Chen (Chinese: 陳厲公; pinyin: Chén Lì Gōng; reigned 706 BC – died 700 BC) was the fourteenth ruler of the ancient Chinese state of Chen during the early Spring and Autumn period. His ancestral surname was Gui, given name Yue (躍), and Li (厲) was his posthumous name. Yue's mother was a princess of the neighbouring State of Cai. After Chen Tuo's usurpation, the Cai army attacked Chen and killed Chen Tuo in 706 BC. The marquis of Cai then installed Yue on the Chen throne, to be known as Duke Li.

Duke Li of Chen

Duke Li of Chen (Chinese: 陳厲公; pinyin: Chén Lì Gōng; reigned 706 BC – died 700 BC) was the fourteenth ruler of the ancient Chinese state of Chen during the early Spring and Autumn period. His ancestral surname was Gui, given name Yue (躍), and Li (厲) was his posthumous name. Yue's mother was a princess of the neighbouring State of Cai. After Chen Tuo's usurpation, the Cai army attacked Chen and killed Chen Tuo in 706 BC. The marquis of Cai then installed Yue on the Chen throne, to be known as Duke Li.