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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.

King Xiao was a son of King Wucheng, and ascended the throne after his father's death. During his reign, Yan started to construct an extensive fortifications to protect against the barbarians. The wall stretched from Shanggu Commandery to Liaodong Commandery.

King Xiao died in 255 BC, succeeded by his son Ji Xi.

See also

• Gojoseon–Yan War

References

1. ^ Cihai (small print edition) (5th ed.). Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House. 2000. p. 2510. ISBN 7-5326-0630-9.
2. The Regional State of Yan 燕
3. 張覺明 (2016). 木蘭史研究: 故里、姓氏、時代、生平考(上、下) (in Chinese). p. 394. ISBN 9789865681449.
4. Records of the Grand Historian. Vol. 34. 孝王元年，秦围邯郸者解去。三年卒，子今王喜立。

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