Person877–943
Wang Geon (Taejo of Goryeo)
Founder of the Goryeo dynasty (r. 918–943), from a family of Songak (Kaesong) magnates who are believed to have grown rich on the sea trade with China. A general of Gung Ye, he was enthroned by the generals in 918, named his kingdom after Goguryeo, received the submission of Silla in 935 and defeated Later Baekje in 936, reuniting Korea.
- Dates
- 31 January 877 – 4 July 943
- Events
- 1 event
- Regions
- East Asia
- In the threads
- East Asia (6th–10th c.)
Events
- Battle of Illicheon: Goryeo reunites Korea26 September 936 · East Asia