Girim of Silla

Girim of Silla (r. 298–310, died 310), whose name is sometimes given as Girip and also as Gigu, was the fifteenth king of Silla. The Samguk Sagi records that he was either the grandson or great-grandson of King Jobun.

Girim of Silla
Hangul
기림 이사금
Hanja
基臨尼師今
Revised RomanizationGirim Isageum
McCune–ReischauerKirim Isagŭm


In 308, he gave the country the name "Silla." It had previously been known as Saro-guk or Seorabeol.

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References

  • Kim Bu-sik. Samguk Sagi, Part 2.
    Girim of Silla
    House of Seok
     Died: 310
    Regnal titles
    Preceded by
    Yurye
    Ruler of Silla
    298–310
    Succeeded by
    Heulhae
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