Du'ao (, died 672 BC), also called Zhuang'ao (), was from 676 to 672 BC king of the state of Chu during the

Spring and Autumn period The Spring and Autumn period was a period in Chinese history from approximately 770 to 476 BC (or according to some authorities until 403 BC) which corresponds roughly to the first half of the Eastern Zhou period. The period's name derives fr ...

of ancient China. He was born Xiong Jian () and Du'ao 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 or ...

. Du'ao succeeded his father

King Wen of Chu King Wen of Chu (, died 677 BC) was from 689 to 677 BC king of the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Zi () and King Wen was his posthumous title. King Wen succeeded his father King Wu of Chu, w ...

, who died in 677 BC. In 672 BC he tried to kill his younger brother Xiong Yun, who escaped to the state of Sui. Xiong Yun attacked and killed Du'ao with the help of Sui, and succeeded Du'ao as

King Cheng of Chu King Cheng of Chu (, died 626 BC) was from 671 to 626 BC king of the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Yun () to King Wen of Chu, and King Cheng was his posthumous title. In 672 BC Xiong Yun's o ...

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Monarchs of Chu (state) 7th-century BC Chinese monarchs 672 BC deaths Year of birth unknown Chinese kings 7th-century BC murdered monarchs Assassinated Chinese politicians {{China-royal-stub