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King Seongdeok
MedievalEmperorKorea691 — 737
Silla king under whom Bulguksa Temple was built.
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Quick Facts
Born
691
Died
737
Country
Korea
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)62
Legacy (20%)52
Leadership (15%)72
Strategy (15%)44
Total Score58.9
King Seongdeok — Complete Timeline
702 AD
Ascended to the Throne of SillaPolitical Action◆ Major
Seongdeok became king of Unified Silla. His reign is considered a golden age of Silla culture and Buddhism.
AccessionSillaKorea
Impact: regional
720 AD
Promoted Astronomy and ScienceCultural
Seongdeok supported scientific advancements, including the construction of the Cheomseongdae astronomical observatory. This reflected the kingdom's interest in science and calendar-making.
ScienceAstronomySilla
Impact: regionalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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