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King Daru of Baekje - Definition and Overview

King Daru of Baekje
Korean Name
Revised Romanization Daru-wang
McCune-Reischauer Taru-wang
Hangul 다루왕
Hanja 多婁王

King Daru (r. 28 - 77) was the second king of Baekje. He is the eldest son of King Onjo and became the heir of throne in 10.

According to Samguk Sagi, he banned alcohol in 38 because of a drought, fought back Mohe invasions many times and built Castle Ugok (우곡성/牛谷城) to defend against the Mohe. He also captured Castle Wasan (와산성/蛙山城) of Silla in 66.

Preceded by:
King Onjo

Kings of Baekje

Succeeded by:
King Giru

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