Aejang of Silla

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King Aejang
애장왕
哀莊王
House of Kim
FatherSoseong of Silla
MotherQueen Park
Aejang of Silla
Hangul
애장왕
Hanja
哀莊王
Revised RomanizationAejang wang
McCune–ReischauerAejang wang
Birth name
Hangul
김청명 or 김중희
Hanja
金淸明 or 金重熙
Revised RomanizationGim Cheong-myeong or Gim Jung-hui
McCune–ReischauerKim Ch'ŏngmyŏng or Kim Chunghŭi

Aejang of Silla (788–809) (r. 800–809) was the 40th ruler of the

Pak
clan.

In 802, Aejang had the great temple of

Gayasan.[1] In 803, he formed an alliance with Wa. In 806, he forbade the building of new temples. In 809, he was slain along with his brother Chemyeong by his uncle Kim Eon-seung, who had been regent and took the throne for himself.[2]

Family

  • Father: Soseong of Silla
  • Mother: Queen Gyehwa, of the Kim clan (계화부인 김씨)
  • Wife:
    • Queen Park, of the Park clan (왕후 박씨)

See also

References

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  2. ^ 강, 시일 (June 19, 2023). "신라사람들 62 헌덕왕". Daegu News. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
Aejang of Silla
House of Kim
Born: 788 Died: 809
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Silla
Silla
800–809
Succeeded by