Xiong Zhong
King of Chu
Reign431–408 BC
Full name
Posthumous name
King Jian of Chu

King Jian of Chu (Chinese: 楚簡王; pinyin: Chǔ Jiǎn Wáng, died 408 BC) was from 431 to 408 BC the king of the state of Chu during the transition from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period. He was born Xiong Zhong (Chinese: 熊中) and King Jian was his posthumous title.[1]

King Jian succeeded his father King Hui of Chu, who died in 432 BC. He reigned for 24 years and was succeeded by his son, King Sheng of Chu.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
King Jian of ChuHouse of Mi Died: 408 BC Regnal titles Preceded byKing Hui of Chu King of Chu 431–408 BC Succeeded byKing Sheng of Chu


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