King Kang of Chu

King Kang of Chu (), personal name Xiong Zhao, was from 559 BC to 545 BC the king of the Chu state. He succeeded his father, King Gong, to the Chu throne.

King Kang's reign was marked by constant wars with the Jin state, Chu's traditional enemy, and the Wu state, its new enemy.

King Kang ruled for 15 years and was succeeded by his son, Xiong Yuan, who would be murdered by King Kang's younger brother, King Ling, four years later. Provided by Wikipedia