Gung Ye

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Gung Ye (Hangul: 궁예; Hanja: 弓裔, 869? – 24 July 918) was the king of the Hugoguryeo kingdom. He was a Silla noble. His family name was Kim (Template:Ko-hrrm), but was changed to Gung (Template:Ko-hrrm).

Life

He was the illegitimate child of King Heonan of Silla or Gyeongmun of Silla. Later, around 880 he lost in the Silla royal family's war of succession. Gung Ye disappeared in the north. In 900, he started a country called Goryeo.

References

  • The Academy of Korean Studies, Korea through the Ages Vol. 1, The Editor Publishing Co., Seoul, 2005. ISBN 89-7105-544-8
Gung Ye
Born: c. 869 Died: 918
Regnal titles
Preceded by
none
King of Taebong
901–918
Succeeded by
Taejo
as King of Goryeo
Titles in pretence
Preceded by
none
— TITULAR —
King of Goguryeo
Goguryeo claimant
901–918
Reason for succession failure:
Later Three Kingdoms
Succeeded by