# King Seondeok of Silla - King of Silla

URL: https://allhistories.com/korea/rulers/king-seondeok-of-silla
Reign: 780 - 785
Born-Died:  - 785
Dynasty: Silla
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Seondeok_of_Silla

Seondeok, born Kim Yang-sang, was the 37th ruler of Silla, who came to power after suppressing the revolt in which Hyegong died. His accession began the late period of Silla marked by aristocratic struggle.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Hyegong of Silla](https://allhistories.com/korea/rulers/hyegong-of-silla)
- Next in list: [Wonseong of Silla](https://allhistories.com/korea/rulers/wonseong-of-silla)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 780 - [King Hyegong is assassinated](https://allhistories.com/korea/timeline/780-king-hyegong-is-assassinated)