Xiong E

Xiong E (Chinese: 熊咢, died 791 BCE) was from 799 to 791 BCE the monarch of the state of Chu during the Western Zhou Dynasty of ancient China. Like other early Chu rulers, he held the hereditary noble rank of zi (子) first granted to his ancestor Xiong Yi by King Cheng of Zhou.[1]

Xiong E
Ruler of Chu
Reign799–791 BCE
Full name
In this Chinese name, the family name is Xiong.

Xiong E succeeded his father Xiong Xun, who died in 800 BCE. He died after nine years of reign and was succeeded by his son Ruo'ao.[1]

References
  1. Sima Qian; Sima Tan (1959) [90s BCE]. "40: 楚世家". Records of the Grand Historian 史記. Zhonghua Shuju.
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