King Ai of Chu
King of Chinese state of Chu during 228 BC
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King Ai of Chu (Chinese: 楚哀王; pinyin: Chǔ Āi Wáng), personal name Xiong You (Chinese: 熊猶), was a king of Chu state, reigning briefly in 228 BC. He was a son of King Kaolie and full younger brother of King You, whom he succeeded to the throne.
| King Ai of Chu 楚哀王 | |||||||||
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| King of Chu | |||||||||
| Reign | 228 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | King You | ||||||||
| Successor | Xiong Fuchu | ||||||||
| Died | 228 BC | ||||||||
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| House | Mi | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Chu | ||||||||
| Father | King Kaolie | ||||||||
| Mother | Queen Li (李后) | ||||||||
King Ai was murdered only two months after becoming the ruler by the supporters of his elder half-brother, Xiong Fuchu, who then took over the throne.
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