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Alcheon (along with [[Kim Yusin]]) supported [[Seondeok of Silla|Princess Deokman]] in politics and supported her in succeeding the throne after the death of her father, [[Jinpyeong of Silla]]. When Princess Deokman became Queen Seondeok of Silla, Alcheon became Chief Of Royal Palace Guard and also Seondeok's personal bodyguard. |
Alcheon (along with [[Kim Yusin]]) supported [[Seondeok of Silla|Princess Deokman]] in politics and supported her in succeeding the throne after the death of her father, [[Jinpyeong of Silla]]. When Princess Deokman became Queen Seondeok of Silla, Alcheon became Chief Of Royal Palace Guard and also Seondeok's personal bodyguard. |
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He was a notable general during Seondeok era. In 636, he took the order of the queen and marched to Yeoguen-gok(女根谷, Valley of Vulva) and then repulsed the Baekje forces. |
He was a notable general during Seondeok era. In 636(year 5 of Seondeok), he took the order of the queen and marched to Yeoguen-gok(女根谷, Valley of Vulva) and then repulsed the Baekje forces. In 638, Gogurye forces invaded Chiljung castle(today's [[Paju]]). Alcheon led soldiers and gained a victory over Gogurye forces. |
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Later Alcheon was promote to [[Sangdaedeung]] in [[Jindeok of Silla|Queen Jindeok]] reign who succeeded the throne after the death of Seondeok. |
Later(674) Alcheon was promote to [[Sangdaedeung]] in [[Jindeok of Silla|Queen Jindeok]] reign who succeeded the throne after the death of Seondeok. |
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After Queen Jindeok(654) died without succesor, Alcheon became the favorite to take the throne of Silla. However, Alcheon refused to take the crown and along with [[Kim Yusin]] they supported [[Muyeol of Silla|Kim Chunchu]]. As a result, Kim Chunchu succeeded the throne. |
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==Reference== |
==Reference== |
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Revision as of 16:13, 20 July 2010
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| Hangul | 알천 |
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| Revised Romanization | Alcheon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Alch'ŏn |
Kim Alcheon activities era from 636 - 654, was member of Silla royal family. He became Hwarang at his young age and was famous general at that time.
Biography
Alcheon (along with Kim Yusin) supported Princess Deokman in politics and supported her in succeeding the throne after the death of her father, Jinpyeong of Silla. When Princess Deokman became Queen Seondeok of Silla, Alcheon became Chief Of Royal Palace Guard and also Seondeok's personal bodyguard.
He was a notable general during Seondeok era. In 636(year 5 of Seondeok), he took the order of the queen and marched to Yeoguen-gok(女根谷, Valley of Vulva) and then repulsed the Baekje forces. In 638, Gogurye forces invaded Chiljung castle(today's Paju). Alcheon led soldiers and gained a victory over Gogurye forces.
Later(674) Alcheon was promote to Sangdaedeung in Queen Jindeok reign who succeeded the throne after the death of Seondeok.
After Queen Jindeok(654) died without succesor, Alcheon became the favorite to take the throne of Silla. However, Alcheon refused to take the crown and along with Kim Yusin they supported Kim Chunchu. As a result, Kim Chunchu succeeded the throne.
Reference
- ^ Il-yeon: Samguk Yusa: Legends and History of the Three Kingdoms of Ancient Korea, translated by Tae-Hung Ha and Grafton K. Mintz. Book One, page 64. Silk Pagoda (2006). ISBN 1596543485