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

Jijeung of Silla (437–514) (r. 500–514) was the 22nd ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He is remembered for strengthening royal authority and building Silla into a centralized kingdom.

Like many Silla kings, Jijeung was of royal blood on both sides. His father was the Galmunwang Kim Seup-bo, who was a grandson of Naemul Isageum. His mother was Lady Josaeng, the daughter of Nulji Isageum.

Jijeung began his program of legal reform in 502, when he outlawed the custom of burying servants with their masters. In 503, he formally established the country's name as "Silla," it having previously been represented by a variety of Chinese characters. At the same time, he took the title of wang, meaning "king"; he had previously borne the native Silla title of maripgan.

Jijeung continued this program in the following years, with a reform of ceremonial dress in 504 and of local administration in 505. In that reform, he incorporated the old territory of Siljik-guk into the Silla administrative system. He established a market in eastern Gyeongju in 509. In 512, he sent Kim Isabu to conquer the island nation of Usan-guk.[1]

After his death, Jijeung received a temple name, the name by which he is now known. He was the first Silla king to receive a temple name.

King Jijeung's tomb is believed to be Cheonmachong.[2] The height of the deceased at Cheonmachong is estimated to be around 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).[3]

Family

  • Father: Galmunwang Seupbo
  • Mother: Lady Kim
  • Wife: Queen Yeonje of the Park Clan (연제부인박씨)
    • Son: Beopheung of Silla (r. 514–540 AD) - the 23rd monarch of Silla
    • Son: Galmunwang Ipjong
    • Son: Kim Ajinjong (김아진종)

See also

References

  1. ^ "General Isabu of Silla Kingdom Incorporated Dokdo into Korean History". KBS World. December 29, 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. ^ "백55호 고분은 지증왕릉". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 1973-09-19. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  3. ^ ""慶州(경주) 155號(호) 古墳(고분) 金冠(금관) 「榮華(영화)의 主人(주인)」은 누구"". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 1973-07-29. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
Jijeung of Silla
Born: 437 Died: 514
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Silla
500–514 		Succeeded by