Tae Wŏnŭi (; died 793; ) was the 4th ruler of the kingdom of Balhae.
Background
Tae Wŏnŭi was a son of King Mu, the second ruler of Balhae, and the brother of the previous king, King Mun; when Mun's son Tae Koengnim died, Wŏnŭi was chosen as the next king.
Reign and death However, upon ascending the throne the king showed a jealous and violent temper. In 793, he was slain by his ministers. The son of Koengnim was chosen to replace him, becoming King Sŏng.
See also List of Korean monarchs History of Korea
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