Chen dynasty

Chen dynasty was a state in South China and Taiwan (East Asia) that lasted from 557 to 589 CE, about 32 years. Its people spoke Chinese languages (Sinitic languages).

The last of the Southern Dynasties. The Sui crossed the Yangtze in 589 and captured its last emperor, reuniting China after nearly three centuries of division.

See Chen dynasty on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: 557 to 589 CE
Duration: 32 years
Type: State
Region: South China and Taiwan, East Asia
Language family: Chinese
Capital: Jiankang

Came from

Liang dynasty 502 to 557 CE

Became

Sui dynasty 581 to 618 CE

Neighbours in East Asia

Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
Sui dynasty 581 to 618 CE
Zhangzhung c. 500 BCE to 644 CE
Gaya confederacy c. 42 to 562 CE
Tuyuhun c. 285 to 670 CE
Liang dynasty 502 to 557 CE
Northern Qi 550 to 577 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
First Turkic Khaganate 552 to 603 CE, Central and North Asia

Questions

When did Chen dynasty exist?

557 to 589 CE, about 32 years.

Where was Chen dynasty?

South China and Taiwan, in East Asia. Its capital was Jiankang.

What language did Chen dynasty speak?

Chinese. This family includes Sinitic languages.

What came before Chen dynasty?

Liang dynasty.

What came after Chen dynasty?

Sui dynasty.