King Kaolie of Chu
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| Reign | 262–238 BC | ||||||||
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King Kaolie of Chu (Chinese: 楚考烈王; pinyin: Chǔ Kǎoliè Wáng, died 238 BC) was from 262 to 238 BC the king of the state of Chu 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. King Kaolie died in 238 BC after 25 years of reign, and was succeeded by his son King You of Chu.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sima Qian. "楚世家 (House of Chu)". Records of the Grand Historian (in Chinese). Retrieved 1 March 2012.
| King Kaolie of Chu Died: 238 BC | ||
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| Preceded by King Qingxiang of Chu |
King of Chu 262–238 BC |
Succeeded by King You of Chu |
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