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Marquis of Chen陈侯

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Ruler of the State of Chen, praised for his deeds.

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RELATION RECORDS
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Marquis of Chen, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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  1. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    • King Zhuang of Chuassist affairsMarquis of Chen
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    1. 问谁赞事,则陈侯、蔡侯、许男、顿子

      assist affairs · Discourses of the States, 楚语上

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  3. 20 profile notes
    11 relations12 verified quotations
    • Marquis of Chenflee backMarquis of Jin
    • Marquis of Chenmeet allianceChu Zi
    • Duke of ZhenginvadeMarquis of Chen
    • Duke of ZhengaudienceMarquis of Chen
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    1. 陈侯逃归

      flee back · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 30

    2. 陈侯、郑伯会楚子于息

      meet alliance · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 18

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Relationship network

11 figures · 34 links
Marquis of ChenMarquis of ChenMarquis of JinMarquis of JinChu ZiChu ZiDuke of ZhengDuke of ZhengKing Zhuang of ChuKing Zhuang of ChuZi ChanZi ChanMarquis WeiMarquis WeiFuchaiFuchaiDuke Zhao of ZhengDuke Zhao of ZhengDuke Jian of ZhengDuke Jian of ZhengQu JianQu Jian
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Sources: Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家; Discourses of the States, 楚语上; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 3; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 13; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 17; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 18

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