Heongang of Silla

Heongang of Silla (c.861–886) (r. 875–886) was the 49th to rule the Korean kingdom of Silla.[1]

Heongang of Silla
Tomb of King Heongang in Gyeongju
Korean name
Hangul
헌강왕
Hanja
憲康王
Revised RomanizationHeon-gang wang
McCune–ReischauerHŏn'gang wang
Birth name
Hangul
김정
Hanja
金晸
Revised RomanizationGim Jeong
McCune–ReischauerKim Chŏng

According to the Samguk Sagi, he excelled at civil affairs. Heongang was the eldest son of King Gyeongmun; his mother was Queen Munui. He had no legitimate heir, but did leave a son (later King Hyogong) by Lady Uimyeong.

In 879, Heongang was faced with the rebellion of a high official, his Ilgilchan Sin Hong. In 886, he sought to defuse domestic discontent with a decree of general forgiveness.

Heongang was buried to the northeast of Borisa temple in Gyeongju.

See also

References

  1. "헌강왕" [Heongang King]. terms.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-05-24.
Heongang of Silla
House of Kim
 Died: 886
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Gyeongmun
King of Silla
Silla
875–886
Succeeded by
Jeonggang
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