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King Taetong of Silla (King Muyeol)

Type Figure Region Silla Time 604–661 Also known as Kim Chun-chu、Taetong、King Hyeong of Silla

King Taetong of Silla (604–661), born Kim Chunchu, was the 29th ruler of Silla.…

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  1. 604–654Geumseong (Gyeongju) · GeumseongKim Chunchu was the son of Kim Yŏngno and Princess Chunmyeong, daughter of King Jinpyeong; his childhood name was Chunchu. In the struggles among royal factions, he allied with Kim Yushin and others, gradually seizing real power through political marriages and military action, paving the way for his accession.
  2. 654–661Geumseong (Gyeongju) · GeumseongHe ascended the throne in 654, with the posthumous name Hyeong and temple name Taetong. During his reign he sent envoys to Tang to form an alliance, destroyed Baekje jointly with Tang forces in 660, and continued campaigning against Goguryeo. His rule directly advanced the military unification of the Three Kingdoms; before his death he had designated his son Beopmin as crown prince.

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