King Gong of Chu
| King Gong of Chu 楚共王 | |||||||||
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| King of Chu | |||||||||
| Reign | 590–560 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | King Zhuang | ||||||||
| Successor | King Kang | ||||||||
| Born | 600 BC | ||||||||
| Died | 560 BC | ||||||||
| Spouse | Qin Ying (秦嬴) Ba Ji (巴姬) | ||||||||
| Issue | King Kang King Ling Xiong Bi Xiong Heigong (熊黑肱) King Ping | ||||||||
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| House | Mi | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Chu | ||||||||
| Father | King Zhuang | ||||||||
King Gong of Chu (Chinese: 楚共王; pinyin: Chǔ Gòng Wáng), personal name Xiong Shen, was king of the Chu state from 590 BC to 560 BC.
King Gong succeeded his father, King Zhuang, who was one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period. In 575 BC, Chu was defeated by its archrival Jin in the Battle of Yanling and Chu's power declined. He ruled for 31 years and was succeeded by his eldest son, King Kang. Three of King Gong's younger sons also ascended the throne, all by treacherous means.