King of Wu (吳主) | 24 Histories

Overview

King of Wu was a ruler.

PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 975
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 122

Career and standing

Lord of Wu 吳主
Held
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 122

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 482Volume 482 Biographies 241, Hereditary Houses 5: Liu Jiyuan of the Northern Han Liu Family (Father: Liu Jun; Elder Brother: Liu Ji'en; Appended: Wei Rong, Zhao Wendu, Li Yun, Ma Feng, Guo Wuwei) · 1 passage

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太宗又自草詔諭之曰：“越王、吳主獻地歸朝，或授以大藩，或列於上將，臣僚、子弟皆享官封。 Taizong again drafted an edict himself, saying, "The King of Yue and the Lord of Wu surrendered their lands and came back to court—one was given a great fief, the other was made a top general; their ministers, retainers, and sons all received offices and titles.