King Chungjeong of Goryeo (9 January 1338 – 23 March 1352, r. 1348–1351), born Wang Jeo (왕저, 王㫝), also known by his Mongolian name Chosgen Dorji (迷思監朶兒只),[1] was the 30th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was enthroned at the age of 12.[2]

Biography

During King Chungjeong's brief reign, the politics of the court were controlled by powerful relatives of the royal family, including his mother's relative Yun Si-u and the retainer Bae Jeon. In addition, the country endured heavy Wokou raids beginning in 1349.

King Chungjeong's uncle Wang Gi secured imperial favor and married a Yuan daughter, Princess Noguk. Shortly thereafter King Chungjeong was deposed, and Wang Gi ascended the throne as King Gongmin.[3][4]

Family

Parents

In popular culture

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Wang Je does not appear in either the Goryeosa or Goryeosa Jeolyo. He only appears in the "Family Genealogy of the Wang clan of Gaeseong" (개성 왕씨 족보), so many debate his existence.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ 范永聰 (2009). 事大與保國 ── 元明之際的中韓關係 (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 香港教育圖書公司. p. 58. ISBN 9789882003019.
  2. ^ 정, 창현 (April 25, 2020). "[사진으로 보는 北 고려왕릉] ⑰15살 때 독살된 충정왕 묘 협소, 표석도 없어". Nate News. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  3. ^ "King Gongmin, one of the most underrated kings of Goryeo". KBS World. September 1, 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  4. ^ 정, 창현 (April 25, 2020). "[사진으로 보는 北 고려왕릉] ⑰15살 때 독살된 충정왕 묘 협소, 표석도 없어". Nate News. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
Chungjeong of Goryeo
Born: 1338 Died: 23 March 1352
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Goryeo
1348–1351
Succeeded by