Muryeong of Baekje

Muryeong (462?523; reigned 501?523) was the twenty-fifth king of Baekje during the period of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. He was born in a small island of Japan. He was called Semakishi (??) and King Shima (???) in Japanese records because he was born in an island. The identity of his father differs among historical sources. He was important for stabilizing his realm so that it could experience a renaissance under his successor, King Seong. In 1971, Muryeong's tomb was excavated in the Korean city of Gongju.

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462 - 523 - 501 - Baekje - Three Kingdoms - Korea - Japan - King Seong - 1971 - Gongju

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According to both historical and archeological sources, contact and trade between China and Baekje increased during Muryeong's reign. In 512, according to the Liang shu, Muryeong sent Baekje's first tribute mission to the newly-established court of the Chinese Liang Dynasty. A second mission was sent in 521, announcing various victories over Goguryeo. In reply, the Liang emperor bestowed various titles on him, including "Great General Tranquilizing the East" and "King of Baekje". These titles were also found engraved on a tablet in King Muryeong's tomb.

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512 - Liang shu - Chinese - Liang Dynasty - 521 - Goguryeo

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According to the chronicles of Japan II (????), Emperor Kammu's (????) mother is a descendant of Muryeong.

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