King Hui of Chu

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Who is King Hui of Chu?

King Hui of Chu was from 488 to 432 BC the king of the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn Period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Zhang and King Hui was his posthumous title. He was succeeded by his son, King Jian of Chu.

In the tenth year of his reign Duke of Bai staged a coup d'état, killing Prime Minister Zixi and Chief Military Commander Ziqi, and abducting King Hui. Shen Zhuliang, Duke of Ye, led his army to the capital, defeated Bai, and restored King Hui's rule. Duke of Bai committed suicide.

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on July 23, 2013

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