About King Hui of Chu
King Hui of Chu was a Chinese politician.
King Hui of Chu , personal name Xiong Zhang, was a monarch of the Chu state. Succeeding his father, King Zhao, in 488 BC, he ruled until his death in 432 BC. He was in turn succeeded by his son, King Jian.
In 478 BC, Xiong Sheng (熊勝), the Duke of Bai (白公), staged a coup d'état, killing Prime Minister Xiong Shen (熊申) and Chief Military Commander Xiong Jie (熊結), and abducting King Hui. Shen Zhuliang led his army to the capital, defeated Xiong Sheng, and restored King Hui's rule. Xiong Sheng then committed suicide.
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Who was King Hui of Chu?
king of the State of Chu from 488 to 432 BC
When did King Hui of Chu die?
King Hui of Chu died in 432 BC.
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King Hui of Chu was a politician.
What nationality was King Hui of Chu?
King Hui of Chu was Chinese.
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