Overview
Baekje was an ancient kingdom ruled by 31 kings for approximately 678 years from 18 BC to 660 AD. Founded by King Onjo, it fell to the Silla-Tang alliance during King Uija's reign.
List of Kings
| No. | King | Reign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onjo | 18 BC-28 AD | Founder of Baekje |
| 2 | Daru | 28-77 | |
| 3 | Giru | 77-128 | |
| 4 | Gaeru | 128-166 | |
| 5 | Chogo | 166-214 | |
| 8 | Goi | 234-286 | Established legal codes |
| 13 | Geunchogo | 346-375 | Golden age, killed Goguryeo king |
| 15 | Chimnyu | 384-385 | Officially adopted Buddhism |
| 21 | Gaero | 455-475 | Killed by Goguryeo |
| 22 | Munju | 475-477 | Moved capital to Ungjin |
| 25 | Muryeong | 501-523 | Muryeong Royal Tomb (UNESCO) |
| 26 | Seong | 523-554 | Moved capital to Sabi, spread Buddhism to Japan |
| 30 | Mu | 600-641 | Built Mireuksa Temple |
| 31 | Uija | 641-660 | Fall of Baekje |
Notable Kings
King Geunchogo (r. 346-375)
Led Baekje's golden age. Attacked Pyongyang and killed Goguryeo's King Gogugwon. Presented the Seven-Branched Sword to Japan.
King Muryeong (r. 501-523)
His tomb is the only Baekje royal tomb with confirmed ownership, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.