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Wu Zixu

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Chinese Wu kingdom general and politician (died 484 BC)

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Wu Yun, better known by his courtesy name Zixu, was a Chinese military general and politician of the Wu kingdom in the Spring and Autumn period. Since his death, he has evolved into a model of loyalty in Chinese culture. He is the best known historical figure with the Chinese family name "Wu" (伍).

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Huai River moon - Wu Zixu, from Yoshitoshi's series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, depicting Wu Zixu's escape from Chu on the Huai River.Huai River moon - Wu Zixu, from Yoshitoshi's series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, depicting Wu Zixu's escape from Chu on the Huai River.Statue of Wu Zixu in Suzhou.Statue of Wu Zixu in Suzhou.

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Wu Yun, better known by his courtesy name Zixu, was a Chinese military general and politician of the Wu kingdom in the Spring and Autumn period. Since his death, he has evolved into a model of loyalty in Chinese culture. He is the best known historical figure with the Chinese family name "Wu" (伍). All branches of the Wu clan claim that he was their "first ancestor".

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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 526 BC to 483 BC · aged 43
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