King Xuan of Chu explained

Xiong Liangfu
Family Name:Mǐ (羋)
Clan Name:Xióng (熊)
Given Name:Liángfū (良夫)
King of Chu
Reign:369 - 340 BC
Posthumous Name:King Xuan of Chu

King Xuan of Chu (died 340 BC) was from 369 to 340 BC the king of the state of Chu during the Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Liangfu and King Xuan was his posthumous title.[1]

King Xuan succeeded his older brother King Su of Chu, who died without issue in 370 BC. Under his reign, Chu sent troops to help rescue the State of Zhao against an invasion by the State of Wei in 354 BC.

King Xuan died in 340 BC after 30 years of reign, and was succeeded by his son King Wei of Chu.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 楚世家 (House of Chu) . . . Chinese . 1 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120310023405/http://www.guoxue.com/shibu/24shi/shiji/sj_040.htm . 10 March 2012 .