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Chen Li (Chen Han)
Chen Li was the son and heir of Chen Youliang, the rebel who founded the Chen Han state in central China. After his father was killed by Zhu Yuanzhang's forces at the Battle of Lake Poyang in 1363, Chen Li succeeded him but surrendered Wuchang in 1364. His lands passed to Zhu, who founded the Ming dynasty four years later.
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