King Wuling of Zhao

King Wuling of Zhao 趙武靈王
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
Names Ancestral name: Yíng (嬴) Lineage name: Zhào (趙) Given name: Yōng (雍) Posthumous name King Wuling (武靈王)
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.