Myeongnim Dap-bu [SEP] date of death
Myeongnim Dap-bu
Myeongnim Dap-bu (67? – 179) (명림답부, 明臨答夫) was the first Guksang (국좌상, Prime Minister) of Goguryeo, and was known for his overthrowing of the tyrannical King Chadae, and his victory against the Han Dynasty at the Battle of Jwa-won.
Rise to Power.
Myeongnim Dap-bu was a "Joui Seonin" (조의 선인) of the Yeonna province of Goguryeo. He rose through the ranks during King Taejo's reign, and was
in the courts by the time of Taejo's death. When Chadae rose to the throne in 146, Myeongnim Dap-bu faced many challenges and suffered under the tyrant's reign.
Finally, in 165, during the 20th year of King Chadae's reign, Myeongnim Dap-bu led an army and assassinated the king with the support of some of the nobles and court officials. At the age of 99, Myeongnim Dap-bu took control of the Goguryeo government.
He invited Prince Go Baek-go,