King Xiao of Yan

King Xiao of Yan (Chinese: 燕孝王; died 255 BC), whose personal name is unknown, was the king of the Yan state from 257 BC until his death in 255 BC.^[1]

King Xiao of Yan 燕孝王
King of Yan
Reign	257–255 BCE
Predecessor	King Wucheng
Successor	Ji Xi
Died	255 BC
Issue	Ji Xi
Names Ancestral name: Jī (姬) Clan name: Yān (燕) Given name: Unknown Posthumous name King Xiao (孝王)
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 constructing an extensive fortification to protect against the barbarians. The wall stretched from Shanggu Commandery to Liaodong Commandery.^[3]

King Xiao died in 255 BC, and was succeeded by his son Ji Xi.^[1][4]

See also

• Gojoseon–Yan War