Gim Alji
Gim Alji(Kim Alti) (김알지, 金閼智; 65–?) was a historical figure in Korean history. His descendants formed the Gim royal clan of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
Gim Alji | |
Hangul | 김알지 |
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Hanja | 金閼智 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Alji |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Alji |
His legendary birth is said to have occurred during the reign of Silla's fourth ruler, King Talhae of Silla. Though Gim Alji did not rule as King of Silla, his descendants did. Today, 1.7 million South Koreans are in the Gyeongju Gim clan, who trace their genealogy to Gim Alji.
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