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Hangul
  
경덕왕

Revised Romanization
  
Gyeongdeok Wang

Hangul
  
김헌영

Name
  
Gyeongdeok Silla

Children
  
Hyegong of Silla

Hanja
  
景德王

McCune–Reischauer
  
Kyongdok Wang

Hanja
  
金憲英

Died
  
765 AD

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King Gyeongdeok of Silla was the 35th ruler who reigned from 742 to 765 over the kingdom of Silla. He is perhaps best known today for his efforts to encourage Buddhism.

The Bulguksa Temple was built by his orders in 751. He also built Seokguram Grotto, which also included Buddhist art. The grotto has features relevant to the pre-existing shamanistic religion as well. Lastly, he commissioned the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok, named for his father. This bell was finished after his own death during the reign of his son, King Hyegong. It is considered one of the finest examples of Buddhist art.

References

Gyeongdeok of Silla Wikipedia