King Butae was king of Buyeo.
| Butae of Buyeo 부태왕 | |
|---|---|
| King of Buyeo | |
| Reign | 167 – 174 |
| Predecessor | Unknown |
| Successor | Wigutae of Buyeo |
| Died | Unknown |
| Spouse |
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| Issue | Unknown |
| Father | Unknown |
Biography
editThe only known account on Butae's life comes from the Book of the Later Han.
In 167, Butae attacked the Xuantu Commandery of the Eastern Han with 20 thousand soldiers. The commandery's prefect, Gongsun Yun defeated him and killed one thousand of his men.
In 174, Butae reconciliated with the Han emperor Ling, to which he payed tribute[1].