Xiong Dan
Third viscount of the state of Chu
About Xiong Dan
Xiong Dan was a Chinese.
Xiong Dan was a viscount of the Chu state. He succeeded his father, Xiong Ai, and was in turn succeeded by his son, Xiong Sheng.
According to the Bamboo Annals, after the death of King Zhao of Zhou during his expedition against Chu, his son King Mu of Zhou again attacked Chu in 941 BC and was again defeated. It is generally believed that this happened during Xiong Dan's reign.
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