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Singeom

885 – 936

King of Hunaekje

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About Singeom

Lived 885 – 936 (aged 50–51). Singeom was a military leader.

Kyŏn Sin'gŏm (? – September 936, r. 15 November 935 – 936) was the second and final king of Later Baekje, one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea. He came to the throne after conspiring with his two brothers, Yanggŏm and Yonggŏm, to overthrow their father Kyŏn Hwŏn and kill the anointed heir, their younger half-brother Kŭmgang.

The brothers imprisoned Kyŏn Hwŏn at a monastery for three months, but he was able to escape to modern day Naju. Kyŏn Hwŏn fled to Goryeo, and submitted to Wang Geon and asked for his help to punish his sons for usurping him. Together with the Goryeo King, he led the Goryeo army against them in 936 AD at present-day Seonsan in Gumi, destroying Kyŏn Sin'gŏm's army.

King Taejo of Goryeo deemed that the plot was the work of Kyŏn Sin'gŏm's brothers, and granted Kyŏn Sin'gŏm a noble title. Accounts vary as to whether Yanggŏm and Yonggŏm were sent into exile or slain. According to historian Richard McBride, they were all executed while Sin'gŏm was spared due to his brother's testimony of Sin'gŏm's innocence.

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Important facts

Born
885, Korea
Birth century
Died
936
Occupation
Nationality
Later Baekje

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Singeom?

King of Hunaekje

When was Singeom born?

Singeom was born in 885 in Korea.

When did Singeom die?

Singeom died in 936.

What was Singeom's occupation?

Singeom was a military leader.

What nationality was Singeom?

Singeom's recorded nationality: Later Baekje.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Singeom

· Wikidata: Q706776

· DBpedia: Kyŏn Sin'gŏm

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