Fuchu of Chu

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. 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.

King of Chinese state of Chu from 227 to 223 BC

For Japanese place names, see Fuchū.

Xiong Fuchu 熊負芻
King of Chu
Reign	227–223 BC
Predecessor	King Ai
Successor	Xiong Qi
Names Ancestral name: Mǐ (羋) Lineage name: Xióng (熊) Given name: Fùchú (負芻)
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

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1. ^ ^{a b} 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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