Wu Qi (439–380 BCE)

Born 439 BCE, died 380 BCE.

Wu Qi (simplified Chinese: 吴起; traditional Chinese: 吳起; pinyin: Wú Qǐ; Wade–Giles: Wu Ch'i, 440–381 BC) was a Warring States period Chinese military general and Prime Minister of the Chu state.

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