Wang Chao (Tang dynasty)

Wang Chao
王潮
Jiedushi of Weiwu Circuit
(威武軍節度使)
In office
897–898
Succeeded byWang Shenzhi
Guanchashi of Fujian
(福建觀察使)
In office
893–897
Preceded byFang Hui
Personal details
BornApril 10, 846
Gushi County
DiedJanuary 2, 898(898-01-02) (aged 51)
Resting placein modern Hui'an County, Quanzhou

Wang Chao (王潮) (April 10, 846[1][2] – January 2, 898[1][3]), courtesy name Xinchen (信臣) was a warlord of the Chinese Tang dynasty, who controlled Fujian Circuit (福建道, headquartered in modern Fuzhou, Fujian), eventually establishing the base of power for his family members to later establish the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period state Min.

  1. ^ a b Academia Sinica Chinese-Western Calendar Converter.
  2. ^ Tombstone Text of the Beginning Ancestor of Min, Prince Guangwu, at [1].
  3. ^ Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 261.