Xiong Yi (11th century BC)
| Xiong Yi 熊繹 | |||||
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| Ruler of Chu | |||||
| Reign | 11th century BC | ||||
| Predecessor | Xiong Kuang | ||||
| Successor | Xiong Ai | ||||
| Issue | Xiong Ai | ||||
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| House | Mi | ||||
| Dynasty | Chu | ||||
| Father | Xiong Kuang | ||||
Xiong Yi (Chinese: 熊繹; pinyin: Xióng Yì) was an early ruler of the Chu state who reigned in the 11th century BC. He was the first Chu monarch to become a vassal lord of the Zhou dynasty with the title of viscount.
Son of Xiong Kuang, he was traditionally ascribed descent from the Yellow Emperor and Zhuanxu through his great-grandfather Yuxiong.