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Princess Seungdeok
Princess Seungdeok () was a Goryeo Royal Princess as the first and oldest daughter of King Yejong and Queen Sundeok, also the first sister of King Injong. Biography Early life It seems that she was born after 1109 and was the paternal aunt of Uijong of Goryeo, Myeongjong of Goryeo and Sinjong of Goryeo. Her maternal grandfather was Yi Ja-gyeom from the powerful Incheon Yi clan. In 1124 (2nd year reign of her older brother), she was honoured as Princess Jang (장공주) and then married Wang-Gi, Count Hannam (왕기 한남백). After her death, she was posthumously honoured Princess Seungdeok (승덕공주 ''or'' 승덕궁주, 承德公主 ''or'' 承德宮主). Husband's families Her husband, Wang-Gi was the son of Wang-Jeong, Count Seunghwa (왕정 승화백) who was a grandson of King Jeonggan, one of King Hyeonjong's son. Gi's mother was Princess Heungsu (흥수궁주) who was actually Seungdeok' aunt. So, the princess and her husband were a cousin at least. Together, they had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess
Princess is a regal rank and the feminine equivalent of prince (from Latin ''princeps'', meaning principal citizen). Most often, the term has been used for the consort of a prince, or for the daughter of a king or prince. Princess as a substantive title Some princesses are reigning monarchs of principalities. There have been fewer instances of reigning princesses than reigning princes, as most principalities excluded women from inheriting the throne. Examples of princesses regnant have included Constance of Antioch, princess regnant of Antioch in the 12th century. Since the President of France, an office for which women are eligible, is ''ex-officio'' a Co-Prince of Andorra, then Andorra could theoretically be jointly ruled by a princess. Princess as a courtesy title Descendants of monarchs For many centuries, the title "princess" was not regularly used for a monarch's daughter, who, in English, might simply be called "Lady". Old English had no female equivalent of "prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yi Ja-gyeom
Yi Ja-gyeom (died 19 January 1127) of the Incheon Yi clan, was a Korean politician, soldier, regent, and poet in the middle Goryeo dynasty. In 1122, he became the Duke Hanyang (한양공, 漢陽公) and the Duke of Joseon State (조선국공, 朝鮮國公) two years later. As the full maternal grandfather of Injong of Goryeo, Yi became the young king's regent after his father's death and even purged those who were trying to usurp the throne. He gained more power upon marrying his two daughters to Injong, but was eventually eliminated by Injong after he tried to poison the king. In 1126, he started a rebellion to purged his opponents and seized his own power, but was removed by Cheok Jun-gyeong (척준경), Yi's previous ally but whom now sided with Injong. During his exile in Jeollanam-do, Yi ate a dried fish and named it "''Yeonggwang Gulbi''" (영광 굴비) after "Yeonggwang" was his exile location and "Gulbi" was came from one of his word, ''"I Won't Give Up"'' (뜻을 굽히 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Year Of Birth Unknown
A year or annus is the orbital period of a planetary body, for example, the Earth, moving in its orbit around the Sun. Due to the Earth's axial tilt, the course of a year sees the passing of the seasons, marked by change in weather, the hours of daylight, and, consequently, vegetation and soil fertility. In temperate and subpolar regions around the planet, four seasons are generally recognized: spring, summer, autumn and winter. In tropical and subtropical regions, several geographical sectors do not present defined seasons; but in the seasonal tropics, the annual wet and dry seasons are recognized and tracked. A calendar year is an approximation of the number of days of the Earth's orbital period, as counted in a given calendar. The Gregorian calendar, or modern calendar, presents its calendar year to be either a common year of 365 days or a leap year of 366 days, as do the Julian calendars. For the Gregorian calendar, the average length of the calendar year ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Janggyeong (Goryeo)
Queen Janggyeong of the Gangneung Kim clan () was a Goryeo royal family member as the first and eldest daughter Duke Gangneung, grandson of King Munjong who became a queen consort through her marriage with her half second cousin once removed, King Uijong as his first and primary wife. Since the same clan couldn't get married, so she became the 12th reigned Goryeo queen who followed her maternal clan after Queen Gyeonghwa and the eldest among Marchioness Daeryeong, Queen Uijeong, and Queen Seonjeong. Biography Palace life Although after changed her clan and become a Queen Consort, but sometimes, she still recognized like her biological lineage. She married Uijong when he still become a Crown Prince and thought that she was in a very influential position within the royal family. Meanwhile, after her husband ascended the throne, she then given the Royal title of Princess Heungdeok (흥덕궁주, 興德宮主) in 1151 and two years after she gave birth into their first son, Crow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Wondeok
Queen Wondeok of the Yu clan (Hangul: 원덕왕후 유씨, Hanja: 元德王后 柳氏; d. 1239) was a Goryeo royal family member as the descendant of King Munjong who became a queen consort through her marriage with her fourth cousin once removed, King Gangjong as his second wife, which she then changed her initial clan and became the mother of his only successor, King Gojong. Gangjong was her close relative in maternal line, but very distant in paternal line. At one time, she was the second-in-command in the inner list of the main palace, but was dethroned and came back as a queen consort and queen mother (first-in-command). Due to the war, her husband got exiled and they hid in Ganghwa Island. During her lifetime, she already lived a dynamic life in many ways. Biography Her father-in-law, King Myeongjong was her mother's brother. So, both she and her Gangjong of Goryeo, husband were initially (maternal) first cousin and related by blood to King Sukjong and Queen Myeongui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Myeongui
Queen Myeongui of the Jeongju Yu clan (; d. 8 August 1112) was a Korean queen consort as the first and primary wife of King Sukjong of Goryeo and the mother of most of his children. Biography Marriage and Palace life She married Sukjong when he was still Duke Gyerim (계림공). Before 1079, she was given royal title as Princess Myeongbok (명복궁주, 明福宮主) while live in Myeongbok Palace and later changed into Princess Yeondeok (연덕궁주, 延德宮主) when she moved to Yeondeok Palace. Her mother, Lady Gim was formally called as "Grand Lady of the Nakrang State" (낙랑국대부인, 樂浪國大夫人). Then, following her husband who ascended the throne as a King, she become a Queen Consort in 1099. But, in Goryeosa, there was some misunderstood because her name after become a queen consort, her clan name was written as ''Yi clan'' (이씨, 李氏) which this wasn't her clan. However, on 10 November 1105, her husband passed away and their oldest son, Wang U asc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukjong Of Goryeo
Sukjong of Goryeo (2 September 1054 – 10 November 1105) (r. 1095–1105) was the 15th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. Sukjong rose to the throne in 1095 upon the abdication of his young nephew, Heonjong. He oversaw various internal innovations, including the distribution of the country's first brass coins (in 1102) and the construction of the new Southern Capital (''Namgyeong'', present-day Seoul). However, he was also faced by threats from without, most notably an 1104 invasion by the northern Jurchen tribes. Unable to repel the Jurchens by force, he sent his general Yun Gwan to raise an army and repulse them. This army is known as Byeolmuban and consisted of three separate divisions. Sukjong died the following year, while on the way to the western capital, Pyongyang. Challenges of Sukjong's reign can be summarized in his own words: Family *Father: Munjong of Goryeo (고려 문종) **Grandfather: Hyeonjong of Goryeo (고려 현종) **Grandmother: Queen Wonhye (원 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Heungsu
Princess Heungsu (Hangul: 흥수궁주 ''or'' 흥수공주, Hanja: 興壽宮主 ''or'' 興壽公主; d. 1123) was a Goryeo Royal Princess as the second daughter of King Sukjong and Queen Myeongui who later married her uncle's son–Wang Jeong the Count Seunghwa (승화백 왕정), and received "2,000 ''sik-eup''" (식읍 2,000호) and "300 ''sik-sil''" (식실 300호). She firstly received her title and honor as a princess in 1102 (7th years reign of her father) and in 1105 ( her eldest brother's ascension), she was given the "Sungdeok Palace" (숭덕궁, 崇德宮) as her own mansion. Six years later in 1111, Heungsu gave birth to her first son and upon hearing this, her eldest brother sent Gim Go (김고) on board to gave many gifts to her. According to the left records, she bore Wang Jeong two sons: Wang Jae (왕재) and Wang Gi (왕기). Meanwhile, the princess died in 1123 (ascension year of her nephew) and her husband died seven years after her in 1130. Family *Father: Sukj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyeonjong Of Goryeo
Hyeonjong of Goryeo (1 August 992 – 17 June 1031, r. 1009–1031) was the 8th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was a grandson of King Taejo. He was appointed by the military leader Gang Jo, whom the previous King Mokjong had called upon to destroy a plot by Kim Chi-yang. In 1010, the Khitan attacked again during an internal Goryeo power struggle. Hyeonjong was forced to flee the capital temporarily and directed the court to move far south to the port city of Naju. In the end, Goryeo repulsed the Khitan and forced them to withdrew from the Korean land. In 1019, when Goryeo continued to refuse to submit or return the northern territories, the Khitan attacked once more. Goryeo generals, including Gang Gam-chan, were able to inflict heavy losses on the Khitan army in the Battle of Kwiju. The Khitan withdrew without achieving their demands and never again invaded Goryeo. Both the Liao Dynasty and Goryeo enjoyed a time of peace, and their cultures were at their height. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Jeonggan
King Jeonggan (1021–1069; born Wang Gi) was a Goryeo Royal Prince as the 5th son of King Hyeonjong, from Queen Wonhye. He was a brother to King Munjong and Queen Hyosa, also became both of paternal uncle and father-in-law to King Sunjong. He was known as Duke Pyeongyang and Duke of the Gaeseong State during his lifetime. The Prince was born in 1021 (12th year reign of his father) at Yeondeok Palace (연덕궁), his mother's official residence with the name of "Wang Gi" (왕기, 王基). Through his parent, he became both of paternal half younger brother and maternal first cousin to Wang Heum and Wang Hyeong. In 1031, Gi was appointed as ''Honginsunghyogwangdeokgongsin Sutaewi Sangseoryeong'' (홍인숭효광덕공신 수태위 겸 상서령, 弘仁崇孝光德功臣 守太尉兼尙書令) and honoured as Duke of the Gaeseong State (개성국공, 開城國公) while three years later became a ''Sutaebo'' (수태보, 守太保) during the first year reign of King Jeongjong. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incheon Lee Clan
The Incheon Yi clan (Hangul: 인천 이씨, Hanja: 仁川 李氏) is a Korean clan. Historically known as the Gyeongwon Lee clan or Inju Lee clan, it was one of the most powerful clans in the early Goryeo period due their status as in-laws of the ruling House of Wang. According to the 2015 South Korean census, there were 83,855 members of this clan. Name and Origin An ancestor of the clan, a 23rd generation descendant of King Suro and Heo Hwang-ok, was Heo Gi (許奇). He was sent to Tang China as an ambassador of Silla. Emperor Xuanzong bestowed the surname "Yi" on Heo Gi because he helped him escape from the An Lushan Rebellion. When Yi Heo Gi (李許奇) returned to Silla, King Gyeongdeok awarded him the title "Prince of Soseong" (邵城伯)''.'' Later, Yi Heo-gyeom, a 10th generation descendant of Yi Heo Gi and the grandfather of Queen Wonseong, began the Incheon Yi clan. Dominance in the Early Goryeo period The Gyeongwon Lee clan was thought to have been local aristocr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinjong Of Goryeo
Sinjong of Goryeo (11 August 1144 – 15 February 1204, r. 1197–1204) was the twentieth monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. The fifth son of King Injong, Sinjong took the throne after his brother King Myeongjong was sent into exile by Choe Chungheon. He was wise, but like his brother before him had no true power, which was in the hands of Choe Chungheon (this marked the beginning of the Choe family's military rule). Sinjong also witnessed the kin strife of the Choe family and soon after became ill, abdicating in favor of his son King Huijong.It is said that he begged Choe Chungheon to allow his son to rule and not to destroy the Goryeo dynasty. Family *Father: Injong of Goryeo (고려인종, 29 October 1109 – 10 April 1146) **Grandfather: Yejong of Goryeo (고려예종, 11 February 1079 – 15 May 1122) **Grandmother: Queen Sundeok of the Incheon Yi clan (순덕왕후 이씨; 15 April 1094– 21 September 1118) *Mother: Queen Gongye of the Jangheung Im clan ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
