Seong of Balhae
Seong of Balhae | |
Hangul | 성왕 |
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Hanja | 成王 |
Revised Romanization | Seong wang |
McCune–Reischauer | Sŏng wang |
Birth name | |
Hangul | 대화여 |
Hanja | 大華與 |
Revised Romanization | Dae Hwa-yeo |
McCune–Reischauer | Tae Hwayŏ |
Monarchs of Korea Balhae |
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Seong of Balhae, sometimes called by his birth-name Dae Hwa-yeo, was the 5th ruler of the Balhae. He was the grandson of King Mun, his father being the deceased heir Dae Goeng-rim.
Reign
He chose the era name Jungheung (중흥, 中興). King Seong was a very physically weak person, and lived for a few months after his rise to the throne. The most notable accomplishment that was done during his reign was the moving of the capital to Sanggyeong.
See also
Preceded by Dae Won-ui |
Kings of Balhae 794 |
Succeeded by Gang of Balhae |