Xiong Sheng

Ruler of Chu
  • Clan name:
    • 姓 Ancestral temple surname: Mǐ (羋)
    • 氏 Lineage surname: Xióng (熊)
  • Given name:
    Shèng (勝)

Xiong Sheng (Chinese: 熊勝) was the fourth viscount of the state of Chu during the early Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) of ancient China. Like other early Chu rulers, he held the hereditary noble rank of zi () first granted to his great-grandfather Xiong Yi by King Cheng of Zhou. Xiong Sheng succeeded his father Xiong Dan and was succeeded by his younger brother, Xiong Yang.[1]

References

  1. ^ Sima Qian; Sima Tan (1959) [90s BCE]. "40: 楚世家". Records of the Grand Historian 史記. Zhonghua Shuju.
Xiong Sheng
House of Mi
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Xiong Dan
Viscount of Chu Succeeded by
Xiong Yang


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