Dae Geonhwang
King of Balhae (reigned 857-871)
About Dae Geonhwang
Lived 850 – 871 (aged 20–21).
Tae Kŏnhwang (; ) was the 12th king of Balhae. He was the younger brother of Tae Ijin, his predecessor on the throne.
Because none of Balhae's own records have survived, we know little of Geonhwang except that he sent a few missions to Japan and Tang China.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dae Geonhwang?
King of Balhae (reigned 857-871)
When was Dae Geonhwang born?
Dae Geonhwang was born in 850 in Korea.
When did Dae Geonhwang die?
Dae Geonhwang died in 871.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dae Geonhwang. https://biography.guide/dae-geonhwang/
MLA: "Dae Geonhwang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dae-geonhwang/.
Chicago: "Dae Geonhwang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dae-geonhwang/.
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