King Qingxiang of Chu
| Xiong Heng | |||||||||
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| Reign | 298–263 BC | ||||||||
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King Qingxiang of Chu (Chinese: 楚頃襄王; pinyin: Chǔ Qǐngxiāng Wáng, died 263 BC) was from 298 to 263 BC the king of the state of Chu during the Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Heng (Chinese: 熊橫) and King Qingxiang was his posthumous title.[1]
Xiong Heng's father, King Huai of Chu, was held hostage in 299 BC by King Zhao of Qin when he went to the state of Qin for negotiation. Xiong Heng then ascended the throne and is posthumously known as King Qingxiang of Chu. King Huai managed to escape but was recaptured by Qin. Three years later he died in captivity.[1]
King Qingxiang died in 263 BC and was succeeded by his son King Kaolie of Chu.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2012.
| King Qingxiang of Chu Died: 263 BC | ||
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| Preceded by King Huai of Chu |
King of Chu 298–263 BC |
Succeeded by King Kaolie of Chu |
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