Ancient China · Ruler

King Zhao of Wei 魏昭王

Wèi Zhāo Wáng

Attested BC 284

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

King Zhao of Wei was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 284 魏昭王以為相，西合於秦、趙，與燕共伐破齊
Dated from the passage context · Records of the Grand Historian 75, passage 138

Places and affiliations

Polity Wei 魏 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 75, passage 138

Events and relationships

Appointed chancellor
Political · Ruler · With Lord Mengchang (孟嘗君)
Directly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 75, passage 138
United with Qin Zhao and Yan to break Qi
Military · Ruler
Directly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 75, passage 138

References in the histories

Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 75Biography of Lord Mengchang · 1 passage

魏昭王以為相，西合於秦、趙，與燕共伐破齊。 King Zhao of Wei made him chancellor, united in the west with Qin and Zhao, and together with Yan attacked and broke Qi.