Girim of Silla

Girim of Silla (r. 298–310, died 310), whose name is sometimes given as Girip and also as Gigu, was the fifteenth king of Silla. The Samguk Sagi records that he was either the grandson or great-grandson of King Jobun.

Girim of Silla
Hangul
기림 이사금
Hanja
基臨尼師今
Revised RomanizationGirim Isageum
McCune–ReischauerKirim Isagŭm
Monarchs of Korea
Silla
(Pre-unification)
  1. Hyeokgeose 57 BCE – 4 CE
  2. Namhae 4–24
  3. Yuri 24–57
  4. Talhae 57–80
  5. Pasa 80–112
  6. Jima 112–134
  7. Ilseong 134–154
  8. Adalla 154–184
  9. Beolhyu 184–196
  10. Naehae 196–230
  11. Jobun 230–247
  12. Cheomhae 247–261
  13. Michu 262–284
  14. Yurye 284–298
  15. Girim 298–310
  16. Heulhae 310–356
  17. Naemul 356–402
  18. Silseong 402–417
  19. Nulji 417–458
  20. Jabi 458–479
  21. Soji 479–500
  22. Jijeung 500–514
  23. Beopheung 514–540
  24. Jinheung 540–576
  25. Jinji 576–579
  26. Jinpyeong 579–632
  27. Seondeok 632–647
  28. Jindeok 647–654
  29. Muyeol 654–661


In 308, he gave the country the name "Silla." It had previously been known as Saro-guk or Seorabeol.

See also

References
  • Kim Bu-sik. Samguk Sagi, Part 2.
    Girim of Silla
    House of Seok
     Died: 310
    Regnal titles
    Preceded by
    Yurye    		 Ruler of Silla
    298–310    		 Succeeded by
    Heulhae
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