About King Liao of Wu
King Liao of Wu was a politician.
Liao, King of Wu (; 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.
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. 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. He was assassinated by Zhuan Zhu during a function organised by Prince Guang, grandson of King Shoumeng. Prince Guang then seized the throne for himself and became King Helü of Wu.
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Who was King Liao of Wu?
King of Chinese state of Wu from 526 to 515 BC
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King Liao of Wu died in 515 BC.
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King Liao of Wu was a politician.
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