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Munmu of Silla

626 - 681

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Munmu of Silla (626–681), personal name Kim Pŏm-min, was a Korean monarch who served as the 30th king of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He is usually considered to have been the first ruler of the Unified Silla period. Munmu was the son of King Muyeol and Munmyeong, who was the younger sister of Kim Yu-sin. Under his father's reign, he held the office of pajinchan, who apparently was responsible for maritime affairs, and played a key role in developing the country's diplomatic links with Tang China. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Munmu of Silla is the 3,861st most popular politician (down from 3,610th in 2019), the 64th most popular biography from South Korea (down from 59th in 2019) and the 50th most popular South Korean Politician.

Munmu of Silla is most famous for the unification of the Korean peninsula.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Munmu of Silla ranks 3,861 out of 19,576. Before him are Matthias Erzberger, Constantius Gallus, Grand Duke Konstantin Pavlovich of Russia, Taira no Kiyomori, Oleksandr Turchynov, and Princess Henriette Adelaide of Savoy. After him are Brahim Ghali, Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia, Adad-nirari III, Vologases IV, Tiberius Gemellus, and Hüma Hatun.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 626, Munmu of Silla ranks 5. Before him are Husayn ibn Ali, Zaynab bint Ali, Emperor Tenji, and Gertrude of Nivelles. After him are Rodoald, Balthild of Chelles, and Eanflæd. Among people deceased in 681, Munmu of Silla ranks 2. Before him is Pope Agatho. After him is Ebroin.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Munmu of Silla ranks 64 out of 1,128. Before him are Sin Saimdang (1504), Gim Yu-sin (595), Queen Inhyeon (1667), Heungseon Daewongun (1820), Kim Ki-duk (1960), and Charles J. Pedersen (1904). After him are Lee Byung-hun (1970), Nam June Paik (1932), Lee Jae-myung (1964), Yi Hwang (1501), Queen Munjeong (1501), and Son Heung-min (1992).

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Among POLITICIANS In South Korea

Among politicians born in South Korea, Munmu of Silla ranks 50. Before him are Heonjong of Joseon (1827), Hyeokgeose of Silla (-69), Kim Jae-gyu (1926), Kim Tu-bong (1889), Gim Yu-sin (595), and Heungseon Daewongun (1820). After him are Lee Jae-myung (1964), Queen Munjeong (1501), Jeong Dojeon (1342), Kim Kyu-sik (1881), Heo Jeong (1896), and Kim Jong-pil (1926).

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