Prince Hyodeok was a Goryeo Royal family member as the first son of Wang Uk and a grandson of Wang Geon, its founder.[1] He was the oldest brother of King Seongjong, Queen Heonae, and Queen Heonjeong.[citation needed] Since their parents had died when he was young, he was raised by his paternal grandmother, Queen Sinjeong alongside his siblings.[2] Therefore, it was speculated that he lived in Hwangju where Queen Sinjeong came from.[citation needed] Also, since King Gyeongjong's throne was succeeded by his younger brother and not him, so it might be that he died at a young age before the time of throne's ascension.[3]

References

  1. ^ 韓國人物史硏究 [The Research of Korean History issue 5] (in Korean). Jingren Cultural Society. 2006. pp. 85, 86. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  2. ^ Sung-hee, Jeong (Feb 15, 2007). 이야기 고려왕조사 [The History of Goryeosa] (in Korean). University of Michigan: Cheonga Publishing House. p. 438,853,856. ISBN 9788936803605. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  3. ^ 고려사 [Goryeosa vol. 8] (in Korean). University of California: Academy of Sciences Publishing House. Retrieved June 24, 2021.