Seong of Balhae
Ruler of Balhae
About Seong of Balhae
Lived 750 – 795 (aged 44–45).
Sŏng (; died 794), sometimes called by his birth-name Tae Hwayŏ , was the 5th ruler of the Balhae. He was the grandson of King Mun, his father being the deceased heir Tae Koengnim .
Reign
He was the grandson of King Mun and Empress Hyoŭi. His father Tae Koengnim died before inheriting the throne.
He chose the era name Chunghŭng . King Sŏng was a very physically weak person, and lived for a few months after his rise to the throne. The most notable accomplishment that was done during his reign was the moving of the capital to Sanggyeong.
He didn't marry or have any children. After his death in 794, his uncle, Kang of Balhae, became the next King of Balhae.
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Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Seong of Balhae's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Seong of Balhae?
Ruler of Balhae
When was Seong of Balhae born?
Seong of Balhae was born in 750 in Korea.
When did Seong of Balhae die?
Seong of Balhae died in 795.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seong of Balhae. https://biography.guide/seong-of-balhae/
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