King Xuan of Chu
King of Chinese state of Chu from 369 to 340 BC
About King Xuan of Chu
Lived 370 BC – 340 BC (aged 29–30). King Xuan of Chu was a Chinese.
King Xuan of Chu , personal name Xiong Liangfu, was from 369 BC to 340 BC the king of the Chu state.
King Xuan succeeded his older brother, King Su, who died without issue in 370 BC. During King Xuan's reign, Chu sent troops to aid the Zhao state during an invasion by the Wei state in 354 BC.
King Xuan died in 340 BC after 30 years of reign and was succeeded by his son, King Wei.
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Who was King Xuan of Chu?
King of Chinese state of Chu from 369 to 340 BC
When was King Xuan of Chu born?
King Xuan of Chu was born in 370 BC.
When did King Xuan of Chu die?
King Xuan of Chu died in 340 BC.
What nationality was King Xuan of Chu?
King Xuan of Chu was Chinese.
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