King Goujian of Yue

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Who is King Goujian of Yue?

Goujian was the king of the Kingdom of Yue near the end of the Spring and Autumn Period. Goujian was the son of King Yunchang of Yue.

King Goujian's reign coincided with arguably the last major conflict of the Spring and Autumn Period, the struggle between Wu and Yue, wherein he eventually led his state to victory, annexing the rival. As such King Goujian is sometimes considered the last of the Five Hegemons.

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on July 23, 2013

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