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King Wucheng of Yan (Chinese: 燕武成王; died 258 BC), personal name unknown, was a king of the Yan state. He ruled the kingdom between 271 BC until his death in 258 BC.

In 272 BC, King Wucheng's father, King Hui, was murdered by the powerful chancellor Gongsun Cao (公孫操). King Wucheng was crowned as the new Yan king. In the same year, Yan was attacked by a joint expedition of the forces of Han, Wei and Chu states. In 265 BC, Yan lost a battle against the troops of the Qi state led by Tian Dan. King Wucheng died in 258 BC, and was succeeded by his son, King Xiao.

References

1. ^ Cihai (small print edition) (5th ed.). Shanghai Lexicographical Publishing House. p. 2510. ISBN 7-5326-0630-9.
2. Records of the Grand Historian. Vol. 43. 二十八年，蔺相如伐齐，至平邑。罢城北九门大城。燕将成安君公孙操弑其王。
3. ^ Records of the Grand Historian. Vol. 34.
4. The Regional State of Yan 燕

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