Fuchu, King of Chu (), clan name Xiong, () was from 227 to 223 BC the last king of the state of Chu during the late

Warring States period The Warring States period () was an era in History of China#Ancient China, ancient Chinese history characterized by warfare, as well as bureaucratic and military reforms and consolidation. It followed the Spring and Autumn period and concluded ...

of ancient China (though sources argue that

Lord Changping Lord Changping (昌平君; died 223 BC) was an important military commander and lord of Qin, who later departed from the state of Qin and went to the state of Chu where he became the last king of Chu (223 BC) in the last days of the Chinese War ...

was the last king of Chu). Fuchu was his given name and he did not receive a

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. Fuchu usurped the throne in 227 BC after he murdered his younger half-brother

King Ai of Chu King Ai of Chu (, died 228 BC), born Xiong You (), was a king of Chu during the late Warring States period of ancient China. He was the son of King Kaolie of Chu and full younger brother of King You of Chu. Prince You succeeded his elder broth ...

. In 223 BC he was captured and deposed by the army of Qin.

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Monarchs of Chu (state) Chinese kings 3rd-century BC Chinese monarchs Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown {{China-royal-stub