King Jian of Chu (Chinese: 楚簡王; pinyin: Chǔ Jiǎn Wáng), personal name Xiong Zhong, was from 431 BC to 408 BC the king of the Chu state.[1]

King Jian succeeded his father, King Hui, to the Chu throne. He reigned for 24 years and was succeeded by his son, King Sheng.[1]

References

  1. ^ 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.
King Jian of Chu
 Died: 408 BC
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Chu
431–408 BC 		Succeeded by


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Jian_of_Chu
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