Heondeok (died 826) (r. 809–826) was the 41st to rule the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the younger brother of King Soseong, and served as regent during the reign of Aejang.
| King Heondeok 헌덕왕 憲德王 | |
|---|---|
| King of Silla | |
| Reign | 809-826 |
| Predecessor | Aejang of Silla |
| Successor | Heungdeok of Silla |
| Born | ??? |
| Died | 826 Silla |
| House | House of Kim |
| Father | Prince Hyechung |
| Mother | Queen Seongmok |
| Heondeok of Silla | |
| Hangul | 헌덕왕 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 憲德王 |
| Revised Romanization | Heondeok wang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hŏndŏk wang |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 김언승 |
| Hanja | 金彦昇 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Eonseung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Ŏnsŭng |
In 790, Heondeok traveled to Tang China where he distinguished himself and received a high position. He returned to Silla, becoming regent after the death of his brother. In 809, he slew the now-adult Aejang and took the throne for himself.[1]
In 810, Heondeok repaired the country's irrigation facilities. He also sent his son Kim Hŏnjang to Tang with gold and silver Buddhist images to pray for the emperor's eternal peace.
Heondeok's later reign saw the rebellion of Kim Hŏnch'ang in 822, and that of Kim Hŏnch'ang's son in the following year.[2] Both were suppressed. In 824, troubled by threats from the north, the king ordered a 300-ri-long wall built near the Taedong River, which was then the country's northern border.
Family
edit- Grandfather: Wonseong of Silla
- Grandmother: Queen Kim (Lady Yeonhwa; 숙정부인 김씨), of the Kim clan
- Father: Prince Hyech'ung (혜충태자; 750–791/792), posthumously named King Hyech'ung (혜충왕)
- Mother: Queen Sŏngmok, of the Kim clan (성목태후 김씨)
- Wife:
- Queen Gwisŭng, of the Kim clan (귀승부인 김씨) daughter of Prince Yeyŏng (예영)
- Unknown son
- Queen Gwisŭng, of the Kim clan (귀승부인 김씨) daughter of Prince Yeyŏng (예영)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 강, 시일 (June 19, 2023). 신라사람들 62 헌덕왕. Daegu News. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ 강, 시일 (June 19, 2023). 신라사람들 62 헌덕왕. Daegu News. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
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