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Heungdeok of Silla

Type Figure Region Korean Peninsula Time c. 777–836 Also known as Kim Sujong、Kim Suseung、Kim Gyeonghwi

Heungdeok of Silla (c. 777–836) was the 42nd monarch of Silla, younger brother of King Heondeok, reigning 826–836;…

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  1. c. 777–826Geumseong (Gyeongju) · GyeongjuSon of Crown Prince Hwijeong, Kim Injeon, and younger brother of King Heondeok by the same mother. Made crown prince in 822; acceded in October 826 after his elder brother's death.
  2. 826–836Geumseong (Gyeongju) · GyeongjuIn 828 he established Cheonghaejin at the request of Jang Bogo; in 834 he issued edicts regulating dress colors, carriages, utensils, and dwellings. He died in 836 without a named heir; King Heuijeong succeeded, and the royal house immediately fell into contention.

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