What is Munmu of Silla?
'''Munmu of Silla''' ({{ko-hhrm|신라 문무왕|文武王}}, 626 - 681) was the 30th king of Silla, ruling from [[661]] to [[681]]. His family name was Kim ({{ko-hhrm|김|金}}), while his surname was Beopmin ({{ko-hhrm|법민|法敏}}). Munmu was the first monarch to unify southern Korea. The Korean people usually call him '''Munmu the Great''' ({{ko-hhrm|문무대왕|文武大王}}). He was the son of King [[Muyeol of Silla]]. Before his father died, he sought an alliance with [[Tang Dynasty|Tang]] China. In [[660]], with the help of the Tang army, he and [[Kim Yushin]] conquered [[Baekje]]. [[Japan]] sent reinforcements for [[Baekje]]. Munmu was with the Tang army at the attack of [[Goguryeo]] and the destruction of it in [[668]]. == Other websites == * http://enc.daum.net/dic100/contents.do?query1=b08m0695b * [http://navercast.naver.com/peoplehistory/koreanhistory/2119 Great Munmu:Naver Cast] {{bio-stub}} [[Category:626 births]] [[Category:681 deaths]] [[Category:Korean military people]] [[Category:Korean monarchs]]