King Kaolie of Chu
King of Chinese state of Chu from 262 to 238 BC
- Family name: Mǐ (羋)
- Clan name: Xióng (熊)
- Given name: Yuán (元) or Wán (完)
King Kaolie of Chu (Chinese: 楚考烈王; pinyin: Chǔ Kǎoliè Wáng, died 238 BC) was the king of the state of Chu from 262 BC to 238 BC during the late Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Yuan (熊元) or Xiong Wan (熊完), and King Kaolie was his posthumous title.[1]
King Kaolie succeeded his father King Qingxiang of Chu, who died in 263 BC. In 249 BC King Kaolie invaded and annexed the State of Lu.
King Kaolie died in 238 BC after 25 years of reign, and was succeeded by his son King You of Chu.[1]
References
- ^ a b Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
King Kaolie of Chu House of Mi Died: 238 BC | ||
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Preceded by | King of Chu 262–238 BC | Succeeded by |
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Monarchs of Chu
- Jilian
- Yingbo
- Yuxiong
- Xiong Li
- Xiong Kuang
- Xiong Yi
- Xiong Ai
- Xiong Dan
- Xiong Sheng
- Xiong Yang
- Xiong Qu
- Xiong Kang
- Xiong Zhi
- Xiong Yan (elder)
- Xiong Yong
- Xiong Yan (younger)
- Xiong Shuang
- Xiong Xun
- Xiong E
- Ruo'ao
- Xiao'ao
- Fenmao
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