Giru of Baekje (died 128, r. 77–128) was the third king of

Baekje Baekje or Paekche (, ) was a Korean kingdom located in southwestern Korea from 18 BC to 660 AD. It was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, together with Goguryeo and Silla. Baekje was founded by Onjo, the third son of Goguryeo's founder Jum ...

, one of the

Three Kingdoms of Korea Samhan or the Three Kingdoms of Korea () refers to the three kingdoms of Goguryeo (고구려, 高句麗), Baekje (백제, 百濟), and Silla (신라, 新羅). Goguryeo was later known as Goryeo (고려, 高麗), from which the modern name ''Kor ...

Background

He was the eldest son of King Daru and became the heir to the throne in the year 33. He became king upon Daru's death in 77 which was the 50th year of his reign. The ''

Samguk Sagi ''Samguk Sagi'' (, ''History of the Three Kingdoms'') is a historical record of the Three Kingdoms of Korea: Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla. The ''Samguk Sagi'' is written in Classical Chinese, the written language of the literati of ancient Korea, ...

'' records that "''his knowledge was vast and he did not stay his intentions with minor details''".

Reign

Little is known about the details of his reign. The

records several natural disasters, including earthquake, drought, and typhoon, thought to indicate ill omen for the kingdom. He began to invade outskirts of the rival Korean kingdom

Silla Silla or Shilla (57 BCE – 935 CE) ( , Old Korean: Syera, Old Japanese: Siraki2) was a Korean kingdom located on the southern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula. Silla, along with Baekje and Goguryeo, formed the Three Kingdoms of K ...

in 85, but signed a peace treaty in 105. Baekje and Silla were at peace thereafter.Hyŏn-hŭi Yi, Sŏng-su Pak, Nae-hyŏn Yun, «New history of Korea», pp.148-154, Jimoondang, 2005, In 125, Giru sent help to Silla at Jima's request, to repel a

Malgal The Mohe, Malgal, or Mogher, or Mojie, were an East Asian Tungusic people who lived primarily in the modern geographical region of Northeast Asia. The two most powerful Mohe groups were known as the Heishui Mohe, located along the Amur River, a ...

invasion. As there was no enemy to the east side of Baekje, he tied with

Goguryeo Goguryeo (37 BC–668 AD) ( ) also called Goryeo (), was a Korean kingdom located in the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of Northeast China. At its peak of power, Goguryeo controlled most ...

, sending 10,000 troops to

Xuantu Commandery Xuantu Commandery (; ko, 현도군) was a commandery of the Chinese Han dynasty. It was one of Four Commanderies of Han, established in 107 BCE in the northern Korean Peninsula and part of the Liaodong Peninsula, after the Han dynasty conquered ...

in 122. Samguk Sagi: * 85 AD, spring, first month. Soldiers were dispatched to attack the borders of

. Summer, ninth month. A new star was seen in the Purple Forbidden Enclosure. * 87 AD, autumn, eight month, last day of the month. There was a solar eclipse. * 89 AD, summer, sixth month. There was an earthquake that broke and sank the houses of the people. Many died. * 90 AD, spring, third month. There was a great drought came causing barley to not grow. Summer, sixth month. There was a strong wind that uprooted trees. * 92 AD, summer, sixth month, first day of the month. There was a solar eclipse. * 93 AD, autumn, eighth month. Five boulders all fell down at the same time from the peak of Mt. Hoeng. * 97 AD, summer, fourth month. Two dragons were seen at the Han River. * 99 AD, autumn, eighth month. There was a frost that killed the beans. Winter, tenth month. There was rain and hail. * 103 AD, The king went hunting at Mt. Han. He killed a supernal deer. * 105 AD, Messengers were dispatched to Silla to sue for peace. * 107 AD, winter. There was no rain. * 108 AD, spring and summer. There was a drought and people resorted to cannibalism. Autumn, seventh month. The

attacked Ugok Fortress ( 우곡성/ 牛谷城), plundered, then stealing the people away returned. * 111 AD, spring, third month. There was an earthquake. Winter, tenth month. There was another tremor. * 113 AD, Messengers were dispatched to make inquiries of Silla. * 116 AD, summer, fourth month. Cranes nested above the gate of the capital. Sixth month. There was a lot of rain for ten days. The Han River overflowed and destroyed the houses of the people. Autumn, seventh month. The king ordered the authorities to see to the fields that were damaged by water. * 125 AD, Silla was invaded by the Malgal. They sent a written request for soldiers. The king dispatched five generals with their armies to rescue them. * 128 AD, winter, 11th month. The king died.

Family

* Father:

Daru of Baekje Daru of Baekje (?–77, r. 28–77) was the second king of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Background He was the eldest son of the founding monarch Onjo and became the heir of throne in the year 10. He became king upon Onjo's de ...

* Mother: unknown ** Queen(s): unknown *** 1st son: 4th King,

Gaeru of Baekje Gaeru of Baekje (died 166, r. 128–166) was the List of monarchs of Korea, fourth king of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Background According to the history compilation ''Samguk Sagi'', he was the son of the previous king Giru of B ...

(蓋婁王, ?–166) – before he became king he was known as Buyeo Gaeru (扶餘蓋婁). *** 2nd son: Buyeo Ji (扶餘質, ?–?) – in April, 242 he was appointed as the official ''Ubo'' (右輔). (disputed offspring)

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