Kim Chuwŏn
Silla royal family member (fl. 8th century)
About Kim Chuwŏn
Lived 701 – 780 (aged 78–79).
Kim Chuwŏn was a relative of King Hyegong of Silla and the founder of Gangneung Kim.
Biography Kim Chuwŏn was the son of gakgan Kim Yujŏng , who was a descendant of the third son of King Taejong Muyeol. After the death of Hyegong of Silla in 780, Kim Chuwŏn, 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 Chuwŏn, Wonseong gave him a fief or sigŭp and the title of wang of Myeongju, and gave the position of a Prime Minister to his son, Kim Hŏnch'ang. Kim Hŏnch'ang would however rebel against royal authority in 822.
Ancestry
King Muyeol of Silla Kim Munwang Kim Taech'ung Kim Sain Kim Yujŏng Kim Chuwŏn
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Who was Kim Chuwŏn?
Silla royal family member (fl. 8th century)
When was Kim Chuwŏn born?
Kim Chuwŏn was born in 701.
When did Kim Chuwŏn die?
Kim Chuwŏn died in 780.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kim Chuwŏn. https://biography.guide/kim-chuwon/
MLA: "Kim Chuwŏn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kim-chuwon/.
Chicago: "Kim Chuwŏn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kim-chuwon/.
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