Chungjeong of Goryeo

Ruler of Goryeo
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Father:Chunghye of Goryeo
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Biography

Chungjeong of Goryeo (1338 – 23 March 1351, r. 1348–1351) was the 30th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea and was enthroned by imperial edict at the age of 12. During 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.
Chungjeong's uncle Wang Gi secured imperial favor and married a Yuan daughter, Princess Noguk. Shortly thereafter Chungjeong was deposed, and Wang Gi ascended the throne as King Gongmin.

Family

  • Father: King Chunghye of Goryeo (22 February 1315 - 30 January 1344) (고려 충혜왕)
    • Grandfather : King Chungsuk of Goryeo (30 July 1294 – 3 May 1339) (고려 충숙왕)
    • Grandmother : Queen Gongwon of the Namyang Hong clan (18 July 1298 - January 1380) (공원왕후 홍씨)
  • Mother: Royal Consort Hee-Bi of the Papyeong Yun clan (? - 1380) (희비 윤씨)
    • Grandfather : Yun Gye-Jong (? - September 1346) (윤계종)
    • Grandmother : Lady Min of the Yeoheung Min clan (여흥 민씨)
  • Illegitimate son: Wang Je (왕제)
  • Illegitimate daughter: Unnamed daughter

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