Duke Mu of Cao
8th Century BCE ruler of the Chinese vassal State of Cao
About Duke Mu of Cao
Duke Mu of Cao (8th Century BCE) was the eleventh ruler of the vassal State of Cao during the Chinese Eastern Zhou dynasty (770 – 256 BCE) and Spring and Autumn period. Born JÄ« WÇ” (姬æ¦), he was the son of Cáo Huìbó (æ›¹æƒ ä¼¯). In 760 BCE, Duke Mu of Cao killed his elder brother Cáo Fèibó (曹廢伯/曹废伯) and appointed himself ruler of the State of Cao. He was the first ruler of the State of Cao to receive the posthumous title of "Duke" (å…¬).
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