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Name
  
King of

Grandparents
  
Ngo Tho Mong

Children
  
Qingji


Parents
  
Ngo Du Muoi

Died
  
515 BC

Great-grandparents
  
Ngo Khu Te

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Liao, King of Wu (Chinese: 吳王僚; died 515 BC), also named Zhouyu, was king of the state of Wu in the Spring and Autumn period.

Biography

Liao was the grandson of King Shoumeng. He took the throne in 526 BC. During his time as king he led several battles against the state of Chu. He was assassinated by Zhuan Zhu during a function organised by Prince Guang, who then became King Helü of Wu.

References

Liao of Wu Wikipedia