Duke Hu of Chen
Duke Hu of Chen (Chinese: 陈胡公; Chinese: 陳胡公; pinyin: Chén Hú Gōng; fl. 11th century BC) was the founding monarch of the ancient Chinese state of Chen (陳國), established in modern eastern Henan Province soon after his father-in-law, King Wu of Zhou, founded the Zhou dynasty in 1046/45 BC.
| Duke Hu of Chen | |
|---|---|
| 1st ruler of Chen | |
| Reign | 1046/45 BC – ? |
| Successor | Duke Shēn of Chen |
| Spouse | Da Ji (daughter of King Wu of Zhou) |
| Issue | Duke Shēn of Chen Duke Xiang of Chen |
| Father | Efu |
Chen is considered to be the founding ancestor of the surname Chen, one of the most common Chinese surnames, as well as one of the founding ancestors of the surname Hu. The rulers of the Hồ (Hu) dynasty of Vietnam claimed to be Chen's descendants.
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