Marquess Wu of Wei

Marquess Wu of Wei
Marquess Wu of Wei
Chinese Name
Pinyin Wèi Jī
Traditional Chinese 魏擊
Simplified Chinese 魏击
Family name Wèi
Posthumous name 魏武侯
Country State of Wei
Lived ?–370 BCE
Reigned 395–370 BCE

Marquess Wu of Wei (?–370 BCE), was a ruler of the State of Wei during the Warring States Period of Chinese history (475-220 BCE). Born Wèi Jī, he was the son of the former ruler Marquess Wen of Wei (Chinese: ; pinyin: Wèi Wén Hóu). He became ruler in 395 BCE upon the death of his father. Marquess Wu of Wei died in 370 BCE and was succeeded by his son King Hui of Wei (Chinese: ; pinyin: Huì Wáng.

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