Overview
Qian Zuo was a ruler.
PeriodFive Dynasties
IdentityHistorical · Male
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtesy name | You | 祐 | You |
Life and dates
Age
- 13Reckoning Sui · Context at accessionDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 67, passage 138
Attested activity
- AD 941 天福六年嗣位年十三Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 67, passages 137-138
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Child of Qian Yuanguan (錢元瓘)son 子Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 67, passage 137
Career and standing
- King of Wu-Yue (heir) 立Age 13Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 67, passages 137-138
Works and attributed material
- I am commander-in-chief—can I not raise an army? You generals my house has fed—will not one of you go before me? Whoever opposes me—off with his head!Speech · SpeakerDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 67, passages 141-143
References in the histories
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