King Sheng of Chu
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King Sheng of Chu (Chinese: 楚聲王; pinyin: Chǔ Shēng Wáng, died 402 BC) was the king of the state of Chu from 407 BC to 402 BC during the early Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Dang (Chinese: 熊當) and King Sheng was his posthumous title.
King Sheng succeeded his father King Jian of Chu, who died in 408 BC. After a reign of 6 years he was killed by bandits and was succeeded by his son, King Dao of Chu.