Emperor Wen of Southern Chen

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Chen Wendi (r. 559-566) was one of the few successful emperors of the state of Southern Chen. Succeeding his uncle, Emperor Wu of Chen, who founded the dynasty, Wendi consolidated the kingdom's territory, and expanded it by seizing lands from claimants to the throne of Liang.

Preceded by
Emperor Wu
Emperor of Southern Chen
559-566
Succeeded by
Emperor Fei