Three Kingdoms and Six Dynasties · Fifth-century king of Wa and military appointee

King Bu of Wa 倭國王武

Wǔ

Attested AD 478

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

King Bu of Wa was a Fifth-century king of Wa and military appointee.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 478 昇明二年
Dated from the passage context · Book of Song 10, passage 90

Career and standing

Grand General Who Pacifies the East 安東大將軍
AD 478 昇明二年 · Appointed
Directly stated · Book of Song 10, passage 90
King of Wa 倭國王
AD 478 昇明二年 · Held
Directly stated · Book of Song 10, passage 90

Events and relationships

Sent envoys bearing tribute
AD 478 昇明二年 · Diplomatic · Sender
Directly stated · Book of Song 10, passage 90

References in the histories

Book of Song, Chapter 10Volume 10 Annals 10: Emperor Shun · 1 passage

五月戊午，倭國王武遣使獻方物，以武為安東大將軍。 On the wuwu day of the fifth month King Bu of Wa sent envoys bearing tribute; he was appointed Grand General Who Pacifies the East.