Chen Fan (90s - 25 October 168), courtesy name Zhongju (), was a Chinese politician of the Eastern Han dynasty. A native of Pingyu, Runan (north of present-day Pingyu County, Henan), Chen served as Grand Commandant () during the reign of Emperor Huan and later as Grand Tutor () in Emperor Ling's time. He and

Dou Wu Dou Wu (; died 25 October 168), courtesy name Youping (), was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Eastern Han dynasty. He was known as a Confucian scholar and served as a low-level official during the reign of Emperor Huan until his ...

plotted against the eunuchs, but their plan was leaked; they were then both killed.

Service under Emperor Huan

In the 160s, when a teenage Xu Shao went to Yingchuan Commandery (潁川郡; covering present-day southern and central Henan), he visited and mingled with many reputable men in the region, except for Chen Shi. Later, when Chen Fan's wife died, many people attended her funeral, but Xu Shao did not show up. When asked, Xu Shao replied, "Taiqiu is too well-acquainted, it's difficult for him to be thorough; Zhongju is a serious person who hardly makes compromises. These are the reasons why I didn't visit them." In July or August 165, Chen Fan was appointed Grand Commandant, replacing Yang Bing. He remained Grand Commandant until August 166; Emperor Huan found Chen's advice too uncomfortable so he relieved Chen of his position, citing that the officials Chen recommended were unsuitable for their positions.(帝讳其言切，托以蕃辟召非其人，遂策免之。) ''Houhanshu'', vol.66

Service under Emperor Ling

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168 deaths Executed Han dynasty people Executed people from Henan Han dynasty government officials People executed by the Han dynasty Politicians from Zhumadian Year of birth unknown {{China-bio-stub

Service under Emperor Huan

Service under Emperor Ling

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