Wang Shuang (Cao Wei)

Wang Shuang
王雙
A Qing dynasty illustration of Wang Shuang
BornUnknown
Died228–229
Other namesZiquan (子全; courtesy name in Romance of the Three Kingdoms)
OccupationMilitary officer

Wang Shuang (died late 228[1]), courtesy name Ziquan, was a military officer of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He initially participated in battles against Wei's rival state Eastern Wu but was defeated and captured. Later, he rejoined Wei and was reassigned to the western front to fight against Wei's other rival state, Shu Han. He was killed in battle against Shu forces.

  1. ^ It was recorded in Zhuge Liang's biography in Records of the Three Kingdoms that he attacked Chencang during the winter (9th to 12th month) of the 6th year of the Jian'xing era of Liu Shan's reign; this corresponds to 16 Oct 228 to 10 Feb 229 CE in the Julian calendar. (冬,亮复出散关,围陈仓,曹真拒之,亮粮尽而还。魏将军王双率骑追亮,亮与战,破之,斩双。) Sanguozhi vol. 35.