Kim Chu-wŏn (Korean: 김주원; Hanja: 金周元) was a relative of King Hyegong of Silla.
| Kim Chu-wŏn | |
| Hangul | 김주원 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 金周元 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Ju-won |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chu-wŏn |
Biography edit
Kim Chu-wŏn was the son of gakgan Kim Yu-jŏng (김유정; 金惟靖), who was a descendant of the third son of King Taejong Muyeol, Kim Mun-wang.[1] After the death of Hyegong of Silla in 780, Kim Chu-wŏn, who was one of the pretenders to the throne of Silla, failed to arrive in the capital in time, due to heavy rains. This was interpreted as a bad omen, and his popularity declined. The throne was seized by Wonseong of Silla.
To appease Kim Chu-wŏn, Wonseong gave him the title of sigeup (식읍; 食邑) and wang of Myeongju, and gave the position of a Prime Minister to his son, Kim Hŏn-ch'ang. Kim Hŏn-ch'ang would however rebel against the royal authority in 822.
Sources edit
- Joanna Rurarz (2009). Historia Korei. Dialog. p. 139. ISBN 978-83-89899-28-6.
References edit
- ^ 노, 명호. "김주원 (金周元)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Academy of Korean Studies. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
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