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.

King Kaolie died in 238 BC after 25 years of reign, and was succeeded by his son, King You.[1]

References

  1. ^ 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
 Died: 238 BC
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Chu
262–238 BC
Succeeded by


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