King Wen of Chu
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| Reign | 689–677 BC | ||||||||
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King Wen of Chu (Chinese: 楚文王; pinyin: Chǔ Wén Wáng, died 677 BC) was from 689 to 677 BC king of the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn Period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Zi (Chinese: 熊貲) and King Wen was his posthumous title.[1]
King Wen succeeded his father King Wu of Chu, who died in 690 BC.
He died in 677 BC and was succeeded by his son Du'ao.[1] He also had another son, King Cheng of Chu.
References
- 1 2 Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2012.
| King Wen of Chu Died: 677 BC | ||
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| Preceded by King Wu of Chu |
King of Chu 689–677 BC |
Succeeded by Du'ao |
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