King Cheng of Chu
| King Cheng of Chu 楚成王 | |||||||||
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Qing dynasty woodblock print showing King Cheng with Zheng Mao. | |||||||||
| King of Chu | |||||||||
| Reign | 671–626 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Du'ao | ||||||||
| Successor | King Mu | ||||||||
| Died | 626 BC | ||||||||
| Issue | King Mu Xiong Zhi (熊職) | ||||||||
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| House | Mi | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Chu | ||||||||
| Father | King Wen | ||||||||
| Mother | Xi Gui (息媯) | ||||||||
King Cheng of Chu (Chinese: 楚成王; pinyin: Chǔ Chéng Wáng), personal name Xiong Yun, was a ruler of the Chu state, ruling from 671 BC to 626 BC.
In 672 BC, King Cheng's older brother, Du'ao, attempted to have him killed. King Cheng escaped to the Sui state. He then attacked and killed Du'ao with the help of Sui, and succeeded Du'ao as king of Chu.