King Kaolie of Chu (, died 238 BC) was the king of the state of
Chu from 262 BC to 238 BC during the late
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 ancient China. He was born Xiong Yuan () or Xiong Wan (), and King Kaolie was his
posthumous title
A posthumous name is an honorary name given mostly to the notable dead in East Asian culture. It is predominantly practiced in East Asian countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand. Reflecting on the person's accomplishments o ...
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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
Lu (, c. 1042–249 BC) was a vassal state during the Zhou dynasty of ancient China located around modern Shandong province. Founded in the 11th century BC, its rulers were from a cadet branch of the House of Ji (姬) that ruled the Zhou dy ...
.
King Kaolie died in 238 BC after 25 years of reign, and was succeeded by his son
King You of Chu
King You of Chu (, died 228 BC) was from 237 to 228 BC the king of the state of Chu during the late Warring States period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Han () and King You was his posthumous title.
He succeeded his father King Kaolie of ...
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References
Monarchs of Chu (state)
Chinese kings
3rd-century BC Chinese monarchs
238 BC deaths
Year of birth unknown
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