King Wuling of Zhao

Zhao Yong 趙雍
Statue of King Zhao Wuling in Congtai Park
Lord of Zhao
Reign	318 BCE - 299 BCE
Predecessor	Marquess Su
Successor	King Huiwen
King of Zhao
Reign	323 BCE - 318 BCE
Predecessor	New title
Successor	vacant (next: King Huiwen)
Marquess of Zhao
Reign	325 BCE - 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
Father	Marquess Su of Zhao

King Wuling of Zhao (simplified Chinese: 赵武灵王; traditional Chinese: 趙武靈王) (died 295 BCE, reigned 325 BCE – 299 BCE) reigned in the State of Zhao during the Warring States period of Chinese history. His reign was famous for one important event: the reforms consisting of "Wearing the Hu (styled) Attire and Shooting from Horseback (in battle)" (Simplified Chinese: 胡服骑射, Traditional Chinese: 胡服騎射) He was credited for the implementation of protective outfit during military events and proceedings.

The son of Zhao Suhou (Marquess Su of Zhao, Simplified Chinese: 赵肃侯), King Wuling of Zhao ascended to the throne at 325 BCE, about halfway into the Warring States Period. His reign coincided with the appearance of several other notable figures in the Warring States. 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.