[4] The last monarch from the ranks of the Seonggol, the highest class in the Silla's unique caste system, her real name is Kim Seung-man.

Her father was Kim Gukban, who was King Jinpyeong's youngest brother, and her mother was Lady Wolmyeong.

With the help of General Kim Yushin she was able to strengthen Silla's defenses and greatly improve her kingdom's relations with Tang China.

[6] A statue of Queen Jindeok's lower body was found at Zhao Mausoleum (昭陵, Hangul: 소릉), the tomb of Emperor Taizong of Tang in Xi'an.

[7] When King Jeonggang was dying in 887, he appointed his sister Jinseong as his heir, justifying the choice of a female monarch by pointing to Seondeok's and Jindeok's successful reigns.