Queen Seondeok of Silla

Queen Seondeok of Silla (one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea), who reigned from 632 to 647 CE, was the first female ruler of Silla and the second recorded female sovereign in East Asian history. Her reign marked a transformative era for the kingdom, characterized by cultural renaissance, religious development, and political resilience.

Queen Seondeok was renowned not only for her intelligence, benevolence, and foresight but also for her beauty, as recorded in the historical chronicle Samguk Sagi and the Legend of Jigwi.

These accounts describe her as generous, wise, and possessing a striking appearance, which, combined with her charisma, helped solidify her authority in a male-dominated society. Her beauty is often mentioned alongside her other virtues, reflecting the admiration she inspired among her contemporaries.

During her reign, Queen Seondeok fostered a renaissance in thought, literature, and the arts. She was dedicated to the welfare of her people, implementing policies to aid widows, orphans, and the poor, and reducing taxes for the middle class.

More about Queen Seondeok on wikipedia.

The images in this gallery are intended to glorify this queen beauty, but are not historically accurate.

Queen Seondeok of Silla

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