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Gyeongsun of Silla (c. 897 – 13 May 978) (r. 927–935) was the 56th and final ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla. A sixth-generation descendant of King Munseong he was the son of Hyojong by Princess Gyea who was the daughter of King Heongang. His wife was Lady Jukbang (죽방부인) Park his eldest son crown prince Ma-ui and youngest son Beomgong.Gyeongsun was placed on the throne by the Hubaekje king Gyeon Hwon after the Hubaekje forces sacked Gyeongju in 927.