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Gyeongmyeong (860 – August 924), personal name Pak Sŭn-gyŏng, was the 54th ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He was the eldest son of King Sindeok and Princess Uiseong. He ruled during the Later Three Kingdoms period, when much of his country's former domain was divided between Later Baekje and Taebong.
In 918, Wang Kŏn overthrew Kung Ye, who had been the ruler of Taebong, and established Goryeo. Gyeongmyeong joined forces with him in 920, and their allied armies were able to repel a Later Baekje assault on Daeya Castle. However, after this many border commanders chose to desert Silla in favor of Goryeo, so Gyeongmyeong was left no better off than before.
King Gyeongmyeong sought to get aid from Tang China, and sent missions bearing tribute, but was unsuccessful.
After his death in 924, King Gyeongmyeong was buried to the north of Hwangboksa temple and the throne was passed to his younger brother, King Gyeongae of Silla.
Family
Parents
Father: Sindeok of Silla (838 – 917)
Grandfather: Pak Ye-gyŏm (박예겸) or Park Mun-won (815 – ?)
Grandmother: Lady Jeonghwa of the Yi clan (정화부인 이씨; 819 – ?)
Mother: Queen Uiseong of the Kim clan (의성왕후 김씨; 842 – ?)
Grandfather: Heongang of Silla (861 – 886)
Grandmother: Lady Uimyeong of the Kim clan (의명부인 김씨; 861 – ?)
Consorts and their respective issue:
Queen Jangsataek of the Kim clan (장사택왕후 김씨; 860 – ?)
Daughter - Lady Pak (박씨; 885 – ?)–married Chŏng Ŏn-ju (정언주; 885-963)
Son - Pak Ŏn-ch'im, Grand Prince Milseong (밀성대군 박언침; 887 – ?)–the founder of Miryang Park clan
Son - Pak Ŏn‐seong, Grand Prince Goyang (고양대군 박언성; 889 – ?)–the founder of the Goryeong Park clan
Son - Pak Ŏn-shin, Grand Prince Sokham (속함대군 박언신; 891 – ?)–the founder of Hamyang Park clan
Daughter - Lady Pak (박씨; 892 – ?)-married Paek Chang-jik (비조 중랑장 시중상장군 백창직; 890 – ?)
Son - Pak Ŏn-rip, Grand Prince Juksan (죽성대군 박언립; 893 – ?)–the founder of Juksan Park clan
Son - Pak Ŏn-ch'ang, Grand Prince Husabeol (후사벌대군 박언창; 895 – ?)–the founder of Sangju Park clan
Son - Pak Ŏn-hwa, Grand Prince Wansan (완산대군 박언화; 897 – ?)–the founder of Jeonju Park clan and Muan Park clan
Son - Pak Ŏn-ji, Grand Prince Gangnam (강남대군 박언지; 900 – ?)–the founder of Suncheon Park clan
Son - Pak Ŏn-ŭi, Grand Prince Wolseong (월성대군 박언의; 901 – ?)–the founder of Wolseong Park clan
Son - Pak Kyo-sun, Grand Prince Geumseong (금성대군 박교순; 903 – ?)-founder of the Wolsan Park clan
See also
List of Korean monarchs
List of Silla people
Later Three Kingdoms of Korea