King Dao of Chu (, died 381 BC) was the king of the state of Chu from 401 BC to 381 BC during the early

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. He was born Xiong Yi () and King Dao was his

posthumous title A posthumous name is an honorary name given mostly to the notable dead in East Asian culture. It is predominantly practiced in East Asian countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand. Reflecting on the person's accomplishments o ...

. King Dao succeeded his father

King Sheng of Chu King Sheng of Chu (, 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 () and King Sheng was his posthumous title. King Sheng succeeded his fathe ...

, who died in 402 BC. He died after a reign of 21 years; his son,

King Su of Chu King Su of Chu (, died 370 BC) was from 380 to 370 BC the king of the state of Chu during the Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Zang () and King Su was his posthumous title. King Su succeeded his father King Dao of Chu, ...

, succeeded him.

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Monarchs of Chu (state) Chinese kings 4th-century BC Chinese monarchs 381 BC deaths Year of birth unknown 5th-century BC Chinese monarchs {{China-royal-stub