King Xiao of Yan (, died 255 BC),
ancestral name
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Jī (姬),
clan name Yān (燕), personal name unknown, was the seventh king of the
state of Yan
Yan (; Old Chinese pronunciation: ''*'') was an ancient Chinese state during the Zhou dynasty. Its capital was Ji (later known as Yanjing and now Beijing). During the Warring States period, the court was also moved to another capital at Xiadu ...
in
Warring States period
The Warring States period () was an era in History of China#Ancient China, ancient Chinese history characterized by warfare, as well as bureaucratic and military reforms and consolidation. It followed the Spring and Autumn period and concluded ...
of
Chinese history
The earliest known written records of the history of China date from as early as 1250 BC, from the Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC), during the reign of king Wu Ding. Ancient historical texts such as the ''Book of Documents'' (early chapter ...
. He ruled the kingdom between 257 BC until his death in 255 BC.
King Xiao was a son of
King Wucheng of Yan, he ascended the throne after his father's death. During his reign, Yan started to construct
an extensive fortifications to protect against the barbarians. The wall stretched from
Shanggu Commandery
Shanggu Commandery ( zh, 上谷郡) was a commandery in imperial China from the Warring States period to Tang dynasty. It was located in present-day Hebei and Beijing.
The commandery was established by the state of Yan for the defense against the ...
to
Liaodong Commandery
Liaodong Commandery ( zh, 遼東郡) was a commandery in imperial China that existed from the Warring States period to the Northern dynasties. It was located in modern Liaoning, to the east of the Liao River.
The commandery was created by the st ...
.
King Xiao died in 255 BC, succeeded by his son
Xi.
See also
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Gojoseon–Yan War
References
{{Monarchs of Yan (state)
Monarchs of Yan (state)
250s BC deaths
Chinese kings
Year of birth unknown
3rd-century BC Chinese monarchs