Xiong Yan

Xiong Yan was from 837 BC to 828 BC the ruler of the Chu state.

When Xiong Yan died in 828 BC, he was succeeded by his first son, Xiong Shuang. However, when Xiong Shuang died six years later, Xiong Yan's three younger sons fought one another for the throne. The youngest son, Xiong Xun, was ultimately victorious and ascended the throne, while Xiong Xue (熊雪) was killed and Xiong Kan (熊堪) escaped to Pu .