King Wen of Chu
King of Chu from 689 to 677 BC
About King Wen of Chu
King Wen of Chu was a Chinese.
King Wen of Chu , personal name Xiong Zi, was from 689 BC to 677 BC the king of the Chu state.
King Wen succeeded his father, King Wu, who died in 690 BC. He died in 677 BC and was succeeded by one of his sons, Du'ao.
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Who was King Wen of Chu?
King of Chu from 689 to 677 BC
When did King Wen of Chu die?
King Wen of Chu died in 677 BC.
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King Wen of Chu was Chinese.
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