Gang of Balhae

Gang (died 809) was the sixth king of Balhae, ascending to the throne in 794 and ruling until his death. He was the son of King Mun, who was Balhae's third king. He chose the era name Jeongnyeok (正曆, "upright policy"). During his reign, there was active trade with Japan and Tang China, and missions passed frequently among the three states.

Family

• Father: Dae Heummu, King Mun (; Template:Category handler)
  • Grandfather: Dae Muye, King Mu (; Template:Category handler)
• Unnamed wife
  • Son?: Dae Cheongyun (; Template:Category handler)
  • Son?: Dae Neungsin (; Template:Category handler)
  • 1st son: Dae Wonyu, King Jeong (; Template:Category handler)
  • 2nd son: Dae Eonui, King Hui (; Template:Category handler)
  • 3rd son: Dae Myeongchung, King Gan (; Template:Category handler)

See also

• List of Korean monarchs
• History of Korea

References

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