Chen Xianqi

Chen Xianqi (Chinese: 陳仙奇) (died c.August 786[1]) was a general of the Chinese Tang dynasty. He had served under Li Xilie, who had rebelled against Emperor Dezong and claimed the title of emperor of his own state of Chu. Li Xilie, however, by 786, had become repeatedly defeated by Tang forces. When Li Xilie grew ill, Chen had him poisoned and then submitted to Tang, but was himself in turn assassinated by Wu Shaocheng later in the year.

  1. ^ 7th month of the 2nd year of the Zhen'yuan era, per vol.232 of Zizhi Tongjian. The month corresponds to 30 Jul to 27 Aug 786 in the Julian calendar.