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Chen Yu

d. 204 BCE · 3rd century BCE · Also known as Chen Yu (Qin dynasty)

Chen Yu was a general of the revived state of Zhao during the rebellion against the Qin dynasty and a sworn friend, later bitter enemy, of Zhang Er. Passed over by Xiang Yu in 206 BCE, he drove Zhang Er from Changshan, restored Zhao Xie and took the Kingdom of Dai. He was killed when Han Xin routed his army at Jingxing in 204 BCE.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Kingdom of Dai (206 BC)Kingdom of Changshan

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