Xiāo’áo (Chinese: 霄敖, died 758 BCE) was from 763 to 758 BCE the monarch of the state of Chu during the early Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He was born Xiong Kan (熊坎) and Xiao'ao was his posthumous title.[1]

Xiong Kan
Ruler of Chu
Reign763–758 BCE
Full name
Posthumous name
Xiāo’áo

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.[1]

Xiao'ao succeeded his father Ruo'ao, who died in 764 BCE. After a six-year reign he was succeeded by his son Fenmao.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c Sima Qian; Sima Tan (1959) [90s BCE]. "40: 楚世家". Records of the Grand Historian 史記. Zhonghua Shuju.
Xiao’ao
 Died: 758 BCE
Regnal titles
Preceded by Viscount of Chu
763–758 BCE
Succeeded by