King Dao of Chu

Xiong Yi
King of Chu
Reign 401381 BC
Full name
Posthumous name
King Dao of Chu

King Dao of Chu (Chinese: 楚悼王; pinyin: Chǔ Dào Wáng, died 381 BC) was from 401 to 381 BC the king of the state of Chu 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 21 years of reign and was succeeded by his son, King Su of Chu.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2012.
King Dao of Chu
Died: 381 BC
Regnal titles
Preceded by
King Sheng of Chu
King of Chu
401381 BC
Succeeded by
King Su of Chu