Kim Ju-won
For the South Korean ballerina, see Kim Joo-won.
| Kim Ju-won | |
| Hangul | 김주원 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 金周元 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Ju-won |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chu-wŏn |
Kim Ju-won (also known as Gim Ju-won, Kim Juwon, Korean: 김주원) was a relative of King Hyegong of Silla. After his death in 780, Kim Ju-won, 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 Ju-won, 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 Heonchang. Heonchang would however lead a rebellion against the royal authority some time later.
Sources
- Joanna Rurarz (2009). Historia Korei. Dialog. p. 139. ISBN 978-83-89899-28-6.
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