Gyeongmyeong of Silla

Gyeongmyeong of Silla (died 924) (r. 917–924) was the 54th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Sindeok and Princess Uiseong. He ruled during the Later Three Kingdoms period, when much of his country's former domain was divided between Hubaekje and Taebong.

Gyeongmyeong of Silla
Hangul
경명왕
Hanja
景明王
Revised RomanizationGyeongmyeong wang
McCune–ReischauerKyŏngmyŏng wang
Birth name
Hangul
박승영
Hanja
朴昇英
Revised RomanizationBak Seung-yeong
McCune–ReischauerPak Sŭngyŏng
Monarchs of Korea
Silla
(Post-unification)
  1. Munmu 661–681
  2. Sinmun 681–691
  3. Hyoso 692–702
  4. Seongdeok 702–737
  5. Hyoseong 737–742
  6. Gyeongdeok 742–765
  7. Hyegong 765–780
  8. Seondeok 780–785
  9. Wonseong 785–798
  10. Soseong 798–800
  11. Aejang 800–809
  12. Heondeok 809–826
  13. Heungdeok 826–836
  14. Huigang 836–838
  15. Minae 838–839
  16. Sinmu 839
  17. Munseong 839–857
  18. Heonan 857–861
  19. Gyeongmun 861–875
  20. Heongang 875–886
  21. Jeonggang 886–887
  22. Jinseong 887–897
  23. Hyogong 897–912
  24. Sindeok 912–917
  25. Gyeongmyeong 917–924
  26. Gyeongae 924–927
  27. Gyeongsun 927–935

In 918, Wang Geon overthrew Gung Ye, who had been the ruler of Taebong, and established Goryeo. Gyeongmyeong joined forces with him in 920, and their allied armies were able to repel a Hubaekje assault on Daeya Castle. However, after this many border commanders chose to desert Silla in favor of Later Goguryeo, so Gyeongmyeong was left no better off than before.

King Gyeongmyeong sought to get aid from Tang China, and sent missions bearing tribute, but was unsuccessful.

After his death in 924, King Gyeongmyeong was buried to the north of Hwangboksa temple.

Family

Parents

  • Father: Sindeok of Silla (died 917)
    • Grandfather: Park Ye–gyeom (박예겸) or Park Moon-won[1]
    • Grandmother: Madame Jeonghwa (정화부인)
  • Mother: Queen Uiseong of the Kim clan (의성왕후 김씨)
    • Maternal Grandfather: Heongang of Silla
    • Maternal Grandmother: Lady Uimyeong (의명부인)

Consorts and their respective issue:

  • Queen Kim, of the Kim clan (왕비 김씨), daughter of Jang Sataek (장사택)
    • Son: Grand Prince Bak Eon-chim of Milseong ( 밀성대군 박언침)–the founder of Miryang Park clan
    • Son: Grand Prince Bak Eon‐Seong of Goyang (고양대군 박언성)–the founder of the Goryeong Park clan
    • Son: Grand Prince Bak Eon-shin of Sogham (속함대군 박언신) –the founder of Hamyang Park clan
    • Son: Grand Prince Eunnip of Juksan (죽성대군 박언립)–the founder of Juksan Park Clan
    • Son: Grand Prince Bak Eon-chang of Husabeol (후사벌대군 박언창)-–the founder of Sangju Park clan
    • Son: Grand Prince Eon-hwa of Wansan[2]( 완산대군 박언화) – the founder of Jeonju Park clan and Muan Park clan
    • Son: Grand Prince Bak Eon-nji of Gangnam (강남대군 박언지)– the founder of Suncheon Park clan
    • Son: Grand Prince Bak Eon-ui of Wolseong (월성대군 박언의)–the founder of Wolseong Park clan

See also

References
  1. Samguk yusa
  2. the old name of Jeonju was Wansan
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