| King Wuling of Zhao 趙武靈王 | |||||||||
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 Statue of King Zhao Wuling in Congtai Park | |||||||||
| Lord of Zhao | |||||||||
| Reign | 318–299 BCE | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Marquess Su | ||||||||
| Successor | King Huiwen | ||||||||
| King of Zhao | |||||||||
| Reign | 323–318 BCE | ||||||||
| Predecessor | New title | ||||||||
| Successor | vacant (next: King Huiwen) | ||||||||
| Marquess of Zhao | |||||||||
| Reign | 325–323 BCE | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Marquess Su | ||||||||
| Successor | Crown as the king | ||||||||
| Born | Unknown | ||||||||
| Died | 295 BCE | ||||||||
| Spouse | Consort Han Queen Hui | ||||||||
| Issue | Zhao Zhang, Lord Anyang King Huiwen of Zhao Zhao Sheng, Lord Pingyuan Zhao Pao, Lord Pingyang | ||||||||
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| House | Ying | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Zhao | ||||||||
| Father | Marquess Su of Zhao | ||||||||
King Wuling of Zhao (simplified Chinese: 赵武灵王; traditional Chinese: 趙武靈王) (died 295 BCE, r. 325–299 BCE), personal name Zhao Yong, was a ruler of the Zhao state. His reign was famous for one important event: the reforms consisting of "Wearing the Hu (styled) Attire and Shooting from Horseback (in battle)" (胡服騎射). He was credited for the implementation of protective outfit during military events and proceedings.
The son of Marquess Su, King Wuling ascended to the throne at 325 BCE, about halfway into the Warring States period of Chinese history. His reign coincided with the appearance of several other notable figures during the period. He was also the first ruler of Zhao to style himself "king" (王), but later reversed the decision. He would later receive the title as part of his posthumous name.