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Bidam
Bidam was a Silla noble who held the highest court office, sangdaedeung, under Queen Seondeok. In 647 he rose in rebellion, reportedly declaring that a woman could not rule the country. Seondeok died during the revolt, which was put down by Kim Yu-sin and Kim Chunchu, and Bidam was executed under her successor, Queen Jindeok.
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