Kim Chu-wŏn
(Redirected from Kim Ju-won)
| Kim Chu-wŏn | |
| Hangul | 김주원 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 金周元 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Ju-won |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chu-wŏn |
Kim Chu-wŏn (Korean: 김주원; Hanja: 金周元) was a relative of King Hyegong of Silla. After his death in 780, Kim Chu-wŏn, 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 Chu-wŏn, 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 Hŏn-ch'ang. Kim Hŏn-ch'ang would however rebel against the royal authority in 822.
Sources
- Joanna Rurarz (2009). Historia Korei. Dialog. p. 139. ISBN 978-83-89899-28-6.
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