Dae Won-ui
King of Balhae
About Dae Won-ui
Lived 750 – 794 (aged 43–44).
Tae Wŏnŭi (; died 793; ) was the 4th ruler of the kingdom of Balhae.
Background
Tae Wŏnŭi was a son of King Mu, the second ruler of Balhae, and the brother of the previous king, King Mun; when Mun's son Tae Koengnim died, Wŏnŭi was chosen as the next king.
Reign and death However, upon ascending the throne the king showed a jealous and violent temper. In 793, he was slain by his ministers. The son of Koengnim was chosen to replace him, becoming King Sŏng.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dae Won-ui?
King of Balhae
When was Dae Won-ui born?
Dae Won-ui was born in 750 in Korea.
When did Dae Won-ui die?
Dae Won-ui died in 794.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dae Won-ui. https://biography.guide/dae-won-ui/
MLA: "Dae Won-ui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dae-won-ui/.
Chicago: "Dae Won-ui." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dae-won-ui/.
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