About Jia'ao
Jia'ao was a Chinese politician.
Jia'ao , personal name Xiong Yuan, was from 544 BC to 541 BC the king of the Chu state. He succeeded his father, King Kang, as ruler.
Jia'ao's uncle, Xiong Wei, served as his prime minister. In 541 BC when Jia'ao was ill, Xiong Wei murdered him and his two sons, Xiong Mu and Xiong Pingxia, and usurped the throne.
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Who was Jia'ao?
King of Chu
When did Jia'ao die?
Jia'ao died in 541 BC.
What was Jia'ao's occupation?
Jia'ao was a politician.
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Jia'ao was Chinese.
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