Soji of Silla

King of Silla Korea from 479 to 500

Soji of Silla was Ruler of Silla (died 500, r. 479–500). He was preceded by Jabi Maripgan (458–479) and succeeded by King Jijeung (500–514).^[1][2] According to the Samguk Sagi, there was significant development of road infrastructure during his reign.^[3]

He is one of the candidates for the owner of the Gold Crown Tomb located in Gyeongju, ascribed as 'King Isaji (尒斯智王)'.^[4]

Family

• Grandfather: King Nulji of Silla
• Grandmother: Queen Aro, of the Kim clan (아로부인 김씨), daughter of King Silseong
• Father: Jabi of Silla
• Mother: Queen Kim, of the Kim clan (왕후김씨), daughter of Kim Misaheun (김미사흔)
• Wife:
  • Queen Seonhye (선혜부인), of the Kim clan (왕후김씨), daughter of Galmunwang Seupbo and Queen Josaeng^[5]
    • Daughter: Princess Bodo (보도부인), wife of Boepheung of Silla
  • Queen Yeonje, of the Park clan (연제부인 박씨)
    • Son: Prince Sanjong (산종)
  • Queen Byeoghwa (벽화부인), of the Park clan (박씨), daughter of Park Palo (박파로)
    • Son: Kim Isabu (이사부)–was a military general and politician of Silla

See also

• Three Kingdoms of Korea
• List of Korean monarchs
• List of Silla people

References

1. "List of Rulers of Korea". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
2. Barnes, Gina Lee (2001). State Formation in Korea: Historical and Archaeological Perspectives. Psychology Press. p. 58. ISBN 9780700713233.
3. 이, 덕수 (August 23, 2010). "최초의 도로교통기관-우역(郵驛)". 대한경제. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
4. 조선일보 (2020-07-26). ""이사지왕(尒斯智王), 신라 왕 맞지만 금관총 주인 아니다"". 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
5. Granddaughter of Nulji of Silla