Chen dynasty [SEP] dissolved or abolished
Chen dynasty
The Chen dynasty (; 557-589), also known as the Southern Chen, was the fourth and last of the Southern Dynasties in China, eventually destroyed by the Sui dynasty. 
While it is said that Chen is the only dynasty named after the ruling house in Chinese history, this is in fact a coincidence. The founder of the dynasty, Chen Baxian, had been granted the title of "Prince of Chen", and on taking the throne he followed the Chinese practice of using his former
was 7,669, or 3,024 households. The commandery subsequently passed to Eastern Wei, Northern Qi, Northern Zhou and eventually the Sui dynasty. It was abolished in 583 AD.
Princes of Chen.
- Liu Xian (劉羨), Prince Jing (敬) of Chen 88 － 97;
- Liu Jun (劉鈞), Prince Si (思) of Chen, 97 － 118;
- Liu Song (劉竦), Prince Huai (懷) of Chen, 118 － 120;
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