Chen Wu (Han Dynasty)

For other people named Chen Wu, see Chen Wu.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Chen.

Chen Wu
Traditional Chinese	陳武
Simplified Chinese	陈武
Transcriptions Mandarin - Hanyu Pinyin Chén Wǔ

Chen Wu (died 215), style name Zilie (子烈), was a military general serving under the warlord Sun Quan during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history.

Biography

Chen first entered Sun Ce's service when the latter freshly acquired southern Yang Province, and was made the captain of Sun Quan's bodyguards after Sun Ce's death. He was full of valor and was responsible for Sun Quan's safety when there was a war, and was known for his kindness towards his fellow soldiers– Sun Quan was fond of him and even would spend time visiting Chen's home. During the Battle of Xiaoyao Ford, Chen was killed by Zhang Liao's force while attempting to save Sun Quan. Sun later personally held a funeral for Chen. Sun also ordered Chen's favourite concubine to be killed as a sacrifice and he rewarded Chen's family with tax income of 200 households. His son, Chen Biao, although a scholar, succeeded his command and continue to serve the Sun clan.

In fiction

In Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chen Wu was slain by Cao Cao's general Pang De during the Battle of Xiaoyao Ford in 217.

Appointments and titles held

• Senior Major (別部司馬)
• Lieutenant General (偏將軍)

See also

• List of people of the Three Kingdoms

References

• Chen Shou. Records of Three Kingdoms, Chapter 55, Biography of Chen Wu.