Chungjeong of Goryeo

King Chungjeong of Goryeo (9 January 1338 – 23 March 1352, r. 1348–1351) was the 30th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea and was enthroned by imperial edict at the age of 12.

King Chungjeong of Goryeo
高麗忠定王
고려 충정왕
King of Goryeo
Reign1348 – 1351
PredecessorChungmok of Goryeo
SuccessorGongmin of Goryeo
Born(1338-01-09)January 9, 1338
DiedMarch 23, 1352 (1352-03-24) (aged 14)
HouseHouse of Wang
FatherKing Chunghye of Goryeo
MotherRoyal Consort Hee-Bi
ReligionBuddhism
Chungjeong of Goryeo
Hangul
충정왕
Hanja
忠定王
Revised RomanizationChungjeong wang
McCune–ReischauerCh'ungjeong wang
Birth name
Hangul
왕저
Hanja
王㫝
Revised RomanizationWang Jeo
McCune–ReischauerWang Chŏ
Monarchs of Korea Goryeo
  1. Taejo 918–943
  2. Hyejong 943–945
  3. Jeongjong (定宗) 945–949
  4. Gwangjong 949–975
  5. Gyeongjong 975–981
  6. Seongjong 981–997
  7. Mokjong 997–1009
  8. Hyeonjong 1009–1031
  9. Deokjong 1031–1034
  10. Jeongjong (靖宗) 1034–1046
  11. Munjong 1046–1083
  12. Sunjong 1083
  13. Seonjong 1083–1094
  14. Heonjong 1094–1095
  15. Sukjong 1095–1105
  16. Yejong 1105–1122
  17. Injong 1122–1146
  18. Uijong 1146–1170
  19. Myeongjong 1170–1197
  20. Sinjong 1197–1204
  21. Huijong 1204–1211
  22. Gangjong 1211–1213
  23. Gojong 1213–1259
  24. Wonjong 1259–1269
  25. Yeongjong1269
  26. Wonjong 1269–1274
  27. Chungnyeol 1274–1308
  28. Chungseon 1308–1313
  29. Chungsuk 1313–1330
    1332–1339
  30. Chunghye 1330–1332
    1339–1344
  31. Chungmok 1344–1348
  32. Chungjeong 1348–1351
  33. Gongmin 1351–1374
  34. U 1374–1388
  35. Chang 1388–1389
  36. Gongyang 1389–1392

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.

Family
  • Father: King Chunghye of Goryeo (22 February 1315 – 30 January 1344) (고려 충혜왕)
  • 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

See also

References
    • 충정왕 (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia.
    Chungjeong of Goryeo
    Born: 1338 Died: 23 March 1352
    Regnal titles
    Preceded by
    King Chungmok    		 King of Goryeo
    1348–1351    		 Succeeded by
    King Gongmin
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