Xiong E (Chinese: 熊咢, died 791 BC) was from 799 to 791 BC the monarch of the state of Chu during the Western Zhou dynasty of ancient China. Like other early Chu rulers, he held the hereditary noble rank of zi () first granted to his ancestor Xiong Yi by King Cheng of Zhou.[1]

Xiong E
Ruler of Chu
Reign799–791 BC
Full name

Xiong E succeeded his father Xiong Xun, who died in 800 BC. He died after nine years of reign and was succeeded by his son Ruo'ao.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Sima Qian; Sima Tan (1959) [90s BCE]. "40: 楚世家". Records of the Grand Historian 史記. Zhonghua Shuju.
Xiong E
 Died: 791 BC
Regnal titles
Preceded by Viscount of Chu
799–791 BC
Succeeded by