Person

Michu of Silla

d. 284 · 3rd century

Michu was king of Silla from 262 to 284, according to the Samguk sagi. A descendant of Kim Alji, he was the first member of the Kim clan to take the throne, which had earlier passed between the Bak and Seok clans. From the late fourth century the Kim clan held the throne permanently.

Michu of Silla
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