Xiong Fuchu, commonly known as "Fuchu, King of Chu" (Chinese: 楚王負芻), was from 227 BC to 223 BC the ruler of the Chu state.[1]
Xiong Fuchu usurped the throne in 227 BC after he murdered his younger half-brother, King Ai. In 223 BC he was captured and deposed by the army of the invading Qin state.[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.
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