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 ...

. 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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Monarchs of Chu (state) Chinese kings 3rd-century BC Chinese monarchs 238 BC deaths Year of birth unknown {{China-royal-stub