Liao of Wu
King of Chinese state of Wu from 526 to 515 BC
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Liao, King of Wu (Chinese: 吳王僚; died 515 BC), also named Zhouyu (州于) in Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue, was the 23rd king of the state of Wu in the Spring and Autumn period.[1]
| Liao | |
|---|---|
| King of Wu | |
| Reign | c. 526 – c. 515 BC |
| Predecessor | Yumei |
| Successor | Helü |
| Died | c. 515 BC |
Biography
Liao was a grandson of King Shoumeng through his son King Yumei according to the Zuo Zhuan and Shiji. However, the Gongyang Zhuan claims that Liao was a shu son of King Shoumeng.
He took the throne in 526 BC.[citation needed] During his time as king he led several battles against the state of Chu. In 518 BC, he conquered the fortified Chu city of Zhongli.[2] He was assassinated by Zhuan Zhu during a function organised by Prince Guang, grandson of King Shoumeng[a]. Prince Guang then seized the throne for himself and became King Helü of Wu.
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