Gyeongmyeong of Silla

Gyeongmyeong of Silla
경명왕
景明王
King of Silla
Reign917–924
Coronation917
PredecessorSindeok of Silla
SuccessorGyeongae of Silla
Born860
Gyeongju, Unified Silla
DiedAugust 924 (aged 64)
Gyeongju, Unified Silla
ConsortQueen Jangsataek of the Kim clan (m. 880)
HousePak
FatherSindeok of Silla
MotherQueen Uiseong
ReligionBuddhism
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
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 Seungyeong
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

Gyeongmyeong (860 – August 924), personal name Pak Sŭn-gyŏng, 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 Later Baekje and Taebong.

In 918, Wang Kŏn overthrew Kung 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 Later Baekje assault on Daeya Castle.[1] However, after this many border commanders chose to desert Silla in favor of Goryeo, so Gyeongmyeong was left no better off than before.[2]

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 and the throne was passed to his younger brother, King Gyeongae of Silla.

Family

Parents

  • Father: Sindeok of Silla (838 – 917)
    • Grandfather: Pak Ye-gyŏm (박예겸) or Park Mun-won (815 – ?)
    • Grandmother: Lady Jeonghwa of the Yi clan (정화부인 이씨; 819 – ?)
  • Mother: Queen Uiseong of the Kim clan (의성왕후 김씨; 842 – ?)
    • Grandfather: Heongang of Silla (861 – 886)
    • Grandmother: Lady Uimyeong of the Kim clan (의명부인 김씨; 861 – ?)

Consorts and their respective issue:

  • Queen Jangsataek of the Kim clan (장사택왕후 김씨; 860 – ?)
    • Daughter - Lady Pak (박씨; 885 – ?)–married Chŏng Ŏn-ju (정언주; 885-963)
    • Son - Pak Ŏn-ch'im, Grand Prince Milseong (밀성대군 박언침; 887 – ?)–the founder of Miryang Park clan
    • Son - Pak Ŏn‐seong, Grand Prince Goyang (고양대군 박언성; 889 – ?)–the founder of the Goryeong Park clan
    • Son - Pak Ŏn-shin, Grand Prince Sokham (속함대군 박언신; 891 – ?)–the founder of Hamyang Park clan
    • Daughter - Lady Pak (박씨; 892 – ?)-married Paek Chang-jik (비조 중랑장 시중상장군 백창직; 890 – ?)
    • Son - Pak Ŏn-rip, Grand Prince Juksan (죽성대군 박언립; 893 – ?)–the founder of Juksan Park clan
    • Son - Pak Ŏn-ch'ang, Grand Prince Husabeol (후사벌대군 박언창; 895 – ?)–the founder of Sangju Park clan
    • Son - Pak Ŏn-hwa, Grand Prince Wansan (완산대군 박언화; 897 – ?)–the founder of Jeonju Park clan and Muan Park clan
    • Son - Pak Ŏn-ji, Grand Prince Gangnam (강남대군 박언지; 900 – ?)–the founder of Suncheon Park clan
    • Son - Pak Ŏn-ŭi, Grand Prince Wolseong (월성대군 박언의; 901 – ?)–the founder of Wolseong Park clan
    • Son - Pak Kyo-sun, Grand Prince Geumseong (금성대군 박교순; 903 – ?)-founder of the Wolsan Park clan

See also

References

  1. ^ 장, 창호; 김, 동균 (August 22, 2021). [오디오클립] 경명왕의 후계는 누구. 울산신문. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  2. ^ 장, 창호; 김, 동균 (August 22, 2021). [오디오클립] 경명왕의 후계는 누구. 울산신문. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
Gyeongmyeong of Silla
 Died: 924
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Silla
Silla
917–924 		Succeeded by