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Sangnu

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Prime Minister of Goguryeo from 271 to 294

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About Sangnu

Sangnu was a politician.

Sang-nu (; died 294) was the prime minister of Goguryeo during the reign of King Seocheon, and the son of previous Prime Minister Eum-u.

Background Sang-nu, like his father, was from the Biryu-Bu of Goguryeo. His last name and ancestry are also unknown, but it is known that he and his father possessed a considerable amount of power over the nobles. Sang-Noo was the first Prime Minister to have inherited the position of prime minister from his father.

Life Very little is mentioned on this figure. This lack of mention in historical records may signify that prime minister Sang-nu was an excellent government official, or an incompetent one. This cannot be known. Sang-nu died in the year 294, during the 3rd year of the reign of King Bongsang and was succeeded by Ch'ang Chori.

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Important facts

Died
294
Occupation
Nationality
Goguryeo

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sangnu?

Prime Minister of Goguryeo from 271 to 294

When did Sangnu die?

Sangnu died in 294.

What was Sangnu's occupation?

Sangnu was a politician.

What nationality was Sangnu?

Sangnu's recorded nationality: Goguryeo.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sangnu

· Wikidata: Q12511975

· DBpedia: Sang-nu

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