Biography
Liao was the son of King Yiwei of Wu. He took his throne in 526 BC. During his kingship he made several battles against the state of Chu. He was assassinated by Zhuan Zhu in a party held by his cousin brother Prince Guang, who later became King Helü of Wu.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by King Yiwei of Wu |
King of Wu 526 BC – 515 BC |
Succeeded by King Helü of Wu |
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