Munseong of Silla

Munseong (died 857), personal name Kim Kyŏng-ŭng, was the 46th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Sinmu and Lady Jeonggye.

Munseong 문성 文聖
King of Silla
Reign	839–857
Predecessor	Sinmu of Silla
Successor	Heonan of Silla
Born	???
Died	857 Silla
Issue	Heonan of Silla (adopted)
House	House of Kim
Father	Sinmu of Silla
Mother	Lady Jeonggye

Munseong of Silla
Hangul	문성왕
Hanja	文聖王
Revised Romanization	Munseong wang
McCune–Reischauer	Munsŏng wang
Birth name
Hangul	김경응
Hanja	金慶膺
Revised Romanization	Gim Gyeongeung
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Kyŏngŭng

Munseong's reign was typical of late Unified Silla, with rampant strife and uprisings. Examples include the 841 rebellion of Hong Pil, the 846 rebellion of Jang Bogo (after he failed to marry his daughter into the royal line), as well as the treason of Kim Sik in 849.

The earlier part of his reign was marked by relatively active trade and commerce with both Japan and Tang China. This was due to Jang Bogo's role in securing the major shipping routes.

Upon his death in 857, King Munseong was buried in the Gongjakji tomb precinct in Gyeongju. He was succeeded by his uncle Heonan.

Family

Parents

• Father: Sinmu of Silla (died 839)
  • Grandfather: Prince Hyechung (혜충태자)
  • Grandmother: Queen Mother Seongmok of the Gyeongju Kim clan (성목태후 김씨)
• Mother: Lady Jeonggye (정계부인)

Consorts and their respective issue:

• Queen Somyeong of the Kim clan (소명왕후); daughter of Kim Kyun-jŏng (김균정; 金均貞)
  • Adopted Son: King Heonan –He was the younger half-brother of King Sinmu.
• Lady Heunmyeong (흔명부인)
  • Son: Kim An (김안)

See also

• List of Korean monarchs
• List of Silla people
• Unified Silla