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Taejo of Goryeo

877–943 · 10th century · Also known as Wang Geon

Taejo of Goryeo, born Wang Geon, was the founder of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. A general of Taebong from a trading family of Songak, he was raised to the throne in 918 after the fall of Gung Ye. He accepted the surrender of Silla in 935 and defeated Later Baekje in 936, reuniting the Korean peninsula.

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SillaDeclineGoryeoFoundation, Summary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Later BaekjeTaebongGoryeo

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