King Qingxiang of Chu
King of Chinese state of Chu from 298 to 263 BC
About King Qingxiang of Chu
Lived 329 BC – 263 BC (aged 65–66). King Qingxiang of Chu was a Chinese.
King Qingxiang of Chu , personal name Xiong Heng, was from 298 BC to 263 BC the king of the Chu state.
King Qingxiang's father, King Huai, was held hostage in 299 BC by King Zhao of Qin when he went to the Qin state for negotiation. King Qingxiang then ascended the Chu throne. King Huai managed to escape but was recaptured by Qin. Three years later he died in captivity.
King Qingxiang died in 263 BC and was succeeded by his son, King Kaolie.
In fiction and popular culture Portrayed by Su Hang in The Legend of Mi Yue (2015)
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Who was King Qingxiang of Chu?
King of Chinese state of Chu from 298 to 263 BC
When was King Qingxiang of Chu born?
King Qingxiang of Chu was born in 329 BC.
When did King Qingxiang of Chu die?
King Qingxiang of Chu died in 263 BC.
What nationality was King Qingxiang of Chu?
King Qingxiang of Chu was Chinese.
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