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Queen Munjeong Of The Kaesong Wang Clan
Queen Munjeong of the Gaeseong Wang clan (Hangul: 문정왕후 왕씨, Hanja: 文貞王后 王氏; d. 23 July 1138) was a Goryeo royal family member as the granddaughter of Munjong of Goryeo, King Munjong who became the third wife of her first cousin, Yejong of Goryeo, King Yejong. Since she was closely related to her husband, this marriage was somewhat controversial. The marriage produced no children. Biography Early life The future Queen Munjeong was born as the daughter of Duke Jinhan, Wang-Yu, Marquess Jinhan (왕유 진한후) and the granddaughter of Munjong of Goryeo and Royal Consort Ingyeong Hyeon-Bi, Worthy Consort Ingyeong. King Munjong was also her future husband, Yejong of Goryeo, King Yejong's grandfather. Yejong's grandmother was Queen Inye who was Consort Ingyeong's sister and was born as the same daughter of Yi Ja-yeon (이자연) from the Incheon Lee clan, Incheon Yi clan. So, Yejong initially Wang's half first cousin. Palace life and later life In 1211, King Yej ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amrok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally the practitioners faced persecutions. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the territory of current Korea and saw the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
