Xiong Dan
Viscount of Chu
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Xiong Dan (Chinese: 熊䵣) was a viscount of the Chu state. He succeeded his father, Xiong Ai, and was in turn succeeded by his son, Xiong Sheng.[1]
| Xiong Dan 熊䵣 | |||||
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| Viscount of Chu | |||||
| Reign | c. 941 BC | ||||
| Predecessor | Xiong Ai | ||||
| Successor | Xiong Sheng | ||||
| Issue | Xiong Sheng Xiong Yang | ||||
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| House | Mi | ||||
| Dynasty | Chu | ||||
| Father | Xiong Ai | ||||
According to the Bamboo Annals, after the death of King Zhao of Zhou during his expedition against Chu, his son King Mu of Zhou again attacked Chu in 941 BC and was again defeated. It is generally believed that this happened during Xiong Dan's reign.[2]