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Seong, (died 794), sometimes called by his birth-name Dae Hwa-yeo, was the 5th ruler of the Balhae.[1][2] He was the grandson of King Mun, his father being the deceased heir Dae Goeng-rim.
| Seong of Balhae | |
| Hangul | 성왕 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 成王 |
| Revised Romanization | Seong wang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏng wang |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 대화여 |
| Hanja | 大華璵 |
| Revised Romanization | Dae Hwayeo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tae Hwayŏ |
Reign
editHe was the grandson of Mun of Balhae and Empress Hyoui. His father Dae Goeng-rim died before inheriting the throne.
He chose the era name Jungheung (중흥; 中興). King Seong was a very physically weak person, and lived for a few months after his rise to the throne. The most notable accomplishment that was done during his reign was the moving of the capital to Sanggyeong.
He didn't marry or had children. After his death his uncle, Gang of Balhae,became King.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Shin, Michael D. (2014-12-15). Korean History in Maps. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-107-09846-6.
- ^ Pyŏn, Wŏl-lim (2005). The Lives of Korean Women in History. Iljisa Publishing House. ISBN 978-89-312-0560-2.
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