King Ai of Chu

King of Chinese state of Chu during 228 BC From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

King Ai of Chu (Chinese: 楚哀王; pinyin: Chǔ Āi Wáng), personal name Xiong You (Chinese: 熊猶), was a king of Chu state, reigning briefly in 228 BC. He was a son of King Kaolie and full younger brother of King You, whom he succeeded to the throne.

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King Ai of Chu
楚哀王
King of Chu
Reign228 BC
PredecessorKing You
SuccessorXiong Fuchu
Died228 BC
Names
Ancestral name: Mǐ (羋)
Lineage name: Xióng (熊)
Given name: Yóu (猶)
Posthumous name
King Ai (哀王)
HouseMi
DynastyChu
FatherKing Kaolie
MotherQueen Li (李后)
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King Ai was murdered only two months after becoming the ruler by the supporters of his elder half-brother, Xiong Fuchu, who then took over the throne.

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