King Jian of Chu
King of Chinese state of Chu from 431 to 408 BC
- Family name: Mǐ (羋)
- Clan name: Xióng (熊)
- Given name: Zhòng (中)
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
- ^ 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 Chu House of Mi Died: 408 BC | ||
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Preceded by | King of Chu 431–408 BC | Succeeded by |
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Monarchs of Chu
- Jilian
- Yingbo
- Yuxiong
- Xiong Li
- Xiong Kuang
- Xiong Yi
- Xiong Ai
- Xiong Dan
- Xiong Sheng
- Xiong Yang
- Xiong Qu
- Xiong Kang
- Xiong Zhi
- Xiong Yan (elder)
- Xiong Yong
- Xiong Yan (younger)
- Xiong Shuang
- Xiong Xun
- Xiong E
- Ruo'ao
- Xiao'ao
- Fenmao
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