King Dao of Chu
Appearance
Xiong Yi | |||||||||
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King of Chu | |||||||||
Reign | 401–381 BC | ||||||||
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King Dao of Chu (Chinese: 楚悼王; pinyin: Chǔ Dào Wáng, died 381 BC) was the king of the state of Chu from 401 BC to 381 BC during the early Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Yi (Chinese: 熊疑) and King Dao was his posthumous title.[1]
King Dao succeeded his father King Sheng of Chu, who died in 402 BC. He died after a reign of 21 years and was succeeded by his son, King Su of Chu.[1]
References
- ^ a b Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2012.