Fuchu of Chu

Xiong Fuchu
熊負芻
Xiong Fuchu; 熊負芻
King of Chu
Reign	227–223 BC
Predecessor	King Ai
Successor	Xiong Qi
House	Mi
Dynasty	Chu
Father	King Kaolie or King Qingxiang (disputed)

Xiong Fuchu, commonly known as "Fuchu, King of Chu" (Chinese: 楚王負芻), was from 227 BC to 223 BC the ruler of the Chu state.^[1]

Xiong Fuchu usurped the throne in 227 BC after he murdered his younger half-brother, King Ai. In 223 BC he was captured and deposed by the army of the invading Qin state.^[1]

References

1 2 Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2012.

Fuchu

House of Mi

Regnal titles

Preceded by

King Ai of Chu

King of Chu
227–223 BC

Succeeded by

Lord Changping

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[shiji-1] 1 2 Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2012.

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