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Tae Wŏnŭi

Tae Wŏnŭi (; died 793; ) was the 4th ruler of the kingdom of Balhae.

Background

Tae Wŏnŭi was a son of King Mu, the second ruler of Balhae, and the brother of the previous king, King Mun; when Mun's son Tae Koengnim died, Wŏnŭi was chosen as the next king.

Reign and death

However, upon ascending the throne the king showed a jealous and violent temper. In 793, he was slain by his ministers. The son of Koengnim was chosen to replace him, becoming King Sŏng.

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