King Su of Chu
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Reign | 380–370 BC | ||||||||
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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]
References
- 1 2 Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2012.
King Su of Chu Died: 370 BC | ||
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Preceded by King Dao of Chu |
King of Chu 380–370 BC |
Succeeded by King Xuan of Chu |
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