Xiao'ao
Monarch of the state of Chu
About Xiao'ao
Lived 800 BC – 758 BC. Xiao'ao was a Chinese.
Xiāo’áo (, died 758 ) was from 763 to 758 the monarch of the state of Chu during the early Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Kan and Xiao'ao was his posthumous title.
Like other early Chu rulers, Xiao'ao held the hereditary noble rank of viscount that was first granted to his ancestor Xiong Yi by King Cheng of Zhou.
Xiao'ao succeeded his father Ruo'ao, who died in 764 . After a six-year reign he was succeeded by his son Fenmao.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Xiao'ao?
monarch of the state of Chu
When was Xiao'ao born?
Xiao'ao was born in 800 BC.
When did Xiao'ao die?
Xiao'ao died in 758 BC.
What nationality was Xiao'ao?
Xiao'ao was Chinese.
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