Munseong of Silla

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Munseong of Silla (died 857) (reigned 839–857) was the 46th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Sinmu and .

Munseong's reign was typical of late Unified Silla, with rampant strife and uprisings. Examples include the 841 rebellion of , the 846 rebellion of Jang Bogo (after he failed to marry his daughter into the royal line), as well as the treason of 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 tomb precinct in Gyeongju. He was succeeded by his uncle Heonan.

Family[]

• Grandfather: Prince Hyechung (혜충태자)
• Grandmother: Queen Seongmok, of the Kim clan ( 성목태후 김씨)
• Father: Sinmu of Silla (r. 839, died 839
• Mother: Queen Jeonggye (정계부인)
• Wives:
  • Queen Somyeong of the Kim clan (소명왕후), daughter of Prince Kim Gyun-jung (김균정),
    • Adopted Son: King Heonan –He was the younger half-brother of King Sinmu.
  • Madam Heunmyeong (흔명부인)
    • Son: Ki Man (김안)

See also[]

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

References[]

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