Ancient China · Ruler of Chu

King of Chu 楚王

Chu Wang

Attested BC 278

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Overview

The translated histories identify King of Chu as a ruler. This record brings together 1 passage from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.

Names

TypeEnglishChinesePinyin
Personal King of Chu 楚王 Chu Wang

Identity

Historicity
Historical
Identification
Named
Sex
Male

Roles

  • Ruler

Life and dates

Attested activity

Career and standing

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Events and relationships

  • Kind: person-centered · Action: fled Ying eastward to Chen after the Qin conquest · Role: displaced ruler · Date Context: Source Date: Text: 昭王二十九年 · Western Year: BC 278
    Explicit · shiji:073:s0014

References in the histories

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Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 73Biographies of Bai Qi and Wang Jian · 1 passage