Reign 431–408 BC Grandchildren King Dao of Chu Name King of Grandparents King Zhao of Chu | Parents King Hui of Chu Children King Sheng of Chu | |
Great grandchildren King Xuan of Chu, King Su of Chu People also search for King Sheng of Chu, King Hui of Chu, King Dao of Chu, King Zhao of Chu | ||
Great-grandparents King Ping of Chu | ||
King Jian of Chu (Chinese: 楚簡王; pinyin: Chǔ Jiǎn Wáng, died 408 BC) was from 431 to 408 BC the king of the state of Chu during the transition from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period. He was born Xiong Zhong (Chinese: 熊中) and King Jian was his posthumous title.
King Jian succeeded his father King Hui of Chu, who died in 432 BC. He reigned for 24 years and was succeeded by his son, King Sheng of Chu.
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