Duke Chu of Wey

Duke Chu of Wey (Chinese: 衛出公, died c. 469 BC) was 29th ruler of the ancient Chinese state of Wey. He ruled the duchy twice: the first time between 493 BC and 481 BC, the second time between 477 BC and 470 BC. His given name was Zhé (輒). Zhé was the son of Kuǎikùi, whom was the heir apparent to the throne. Kuǎikùi was at odds with the Duchess Nan Zi (南子) and fled to Jin, but Zhé stayed in Wey. Duke Chu was deposed by his father in 480 BC, the latter was known as Duke Zhuang II of Wey. He fled to Lu, later, he returned with the armed assistance of Qi and restored in 477 BC.

Duke Chu of Wey

Duke Chu of Wey (Chinese: 衛出公, died c. 469 BC) was 29th ruler of the ancient Chinese state of Wey. He ruled the duchy twice: the first time between 493 BC and 481 BC, the second time between 477 BC and 470 BC. His given name was Zhé (輒). Zhé was the son of Kuǎikùi, whom was the heir apparent to the throne. Kuǎikùi was at odds with the Duchess Nan Zi (南子) and fled to Jin, but Zhé stayed in Wey. Duke Chu was deposed by his father in 480 BC, the latter was known as Duke Zhuang II of Wey. He fled to Lu, later, he returned with the armed assistance of Qi and restored in 477 BC.