Xiong Xun

Xiong Xun was the monarch of the Chu state from 821 BC to 800 BC.

Xiong Xun's father, Xiong Yan, had four sons: Xiong Shuang, Xiong Xue , Xiong Kan , and Xiong Xun, the youngest. When Xiong Yan died in 828 BC he was succeeded by his first son Xiong Shuang. However, when Xiong Shuang died in 822 , the remaining three brothers fought one another for the throne. Xiong Xun was ultimately victorious and ascended the throne, while Xiong Xue was killed and Xiong Kan escaped to Pu .

Xiong Xun reigned for 22 years until his death in 800 BC. He was succeeded by his son, Xiong E.