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Gye of Baekje
Hangul
계왕
Hanja
契王
Revised RomanizationGye-wang
McCune–ReischauerKye-wang

Gye of Baekje (died 346, r. 344–346) was the twelfth king of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.

He was the eldest son of the 10th king Bunseo, who was assassinated. The Samguk Sagi records that Biryu (younger brother of the 7th king Saban) became king because of Gye's young age. Gye became king upon Biryu's death, and is said to have been courageous and skilled in archery and horseriding.

His rule indicated the continued the rivalry between two royal lines, that of the 5th king Chogo and that of the 8th king Goi, from whom Gye descended. The Goi line ended with Gye's 2-year reign, as he was succeeded by Biryu's son Geunchogo.

King Geunchogo 2010

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Gye of Baekje
Cadet branch of the House of Go
 Died: 346
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Baekje
344–346
Succeeded by