| King Kaolie of Chu 楚考烈王 | |||||||||
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| King of Chu | |||||||||
| Reign | 262–238 BC | ||||||||
| Predecessor | King Qingxiang | ||||||||
| Successor | King You | ||||||||
| Died | 238 BC | ||||||||
| Issue | King You Xiong Fuchu King Ai Xiong Qi | ||||||||
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| House | Mi | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Chu | ||||||||
| Father | King Qingxiang | ||||||||
King Kaolie of Chu (Chinese: 楚考烈王; pinyin: Chǔ Kǎoliè Wáng), personal name Xiong Wan, was the king of the Chu state from 262 BC to 238 BC.[1]
King Kaolie succeeded his father, King Qingxiang, who died in 263 BC. In 249 BC, King Kaolie invaded and annexed the Lu state.[2]
King Kaolie died in 238 BC after 25 years of reign, and was succeeded by his son, King You.[1]
References
- 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.
- Sima Qian. 鲁周公世家 [House of Duke of Zhou of Lu]. Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 15 April 2012.