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King Xiao of Yan (Chinese: 燕孝王; died 255 BC), personal name unknown, was king of the Yan state from 257 BC until his death in 255 BC.[1]
| King Xiao of Yan 燕孝王 | |||||||||
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| King of Yan | |||||||||
| Reign | 257–255 BCE | ||||||||
| Predecessor | King Wucheng | ||||||||
| Successor | Ji Xi | ||||||||
| Died | 255 BC | ||||||||
| Issue | Ji Xi | ||||||||
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| House | Ji | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Yan | ||||||||
| Father | King Wucheng of Yan | ||||||||
King Xiao was a son of King Wucheng, and ascended the throne after his father's death.[2] During his reign, Yan started to construct an extensive fortifications to protect against the barbarians. The wall stretched from Shanggu Commandery to Liaodong Commandery.[3]
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