King Su of Chu

Xiong Zang
King of Chu
Reign 380–370 BC
Full name
Posthumous name
King Su of Chu

King Su of Chu (Chinese: 楚肅王; pinyin: Chǔ Sù Wáng, died 370 BC) was from 380 to 370 BC the king of the state of Chu during the Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Zang (Chinese: 熊臧) and King Su was his posthumous title.[1]

King Su succeeded his father King Dao of Chu, who died in 381 BC. King Su died in 370 BC after 11 years of reign. Since he had no sons, his younger brother Xiong Liangfu ascended the throne and is known as King Xuan of Chu.[1]

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King Su of Chu
Died: 370 BC
Regnal titles
Preceded by
King Dao of Chu
King of Chu
380–370 BC
Succeeded by
King Xuan of Chu


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