Royal Consort Geun of the Goseong Yi clan () was a Korean royal consort as the first wife of

U of Goryeo U of Goryeo (25 July 1365 – 31 December 1389) ruled Goryeo (Korea) as the 32nd king from 1374 until 1388. He was the only son of King Gongmin. Cultural background In the thirteenth century, Mongol forces had invaded China and established the ...

and the mother of his successor, King Chang. She was the fourth Goryeo queen who didn't receive a

posthumous name A posthumous name is an honorary name given mostly to the notable dead in East Asian culture. It is predominantly practiced in East Asian countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand. Reflecting on the person's accomplishments or ...

like the other consorts following Lady Yun.

Biography

Early life

The future Royal Consort Geun was born in the

Goseong Yi clan The Goseong Yi clan (Hangul: 고성 이씨, Hanja: 固城李氏) is one of the Korean clans. Their bon-gwan is in Goseong County, South Gyeongsang Province. According to the census held in 2000, the number of members was 89,254. Their founder w ...

in Goseong County as the daughter of Lee Rim, who was a relative of Lee In-im (이인임),''Goryeosa'', vol. 45. Important families: vol. 45. King Gongyang: Month 12, Coronation year. and Lady Hong.

Marriage and palace life

In 1379, she became the consort of the 13-year-old

and then given title as Consort Geun (근비, 謹妃), also lived in Hudeok Mansion (후덕부, 厚德府). Since their daughter was now a Royal wife, Lee Rim then honoured as "Internal Prince Cheolseong" (철성부원군, 鐵城府院君) and his wife became "Lady of Byeonhan State" (변한국부인, 卞韓國夫人). Two felons were released from prison to mark the occasion.''Goryeosa'', vol. 134. Biographies: vol. 47. King U: Month 4, Year 5. In September 1380, she gave birth to a prince, the future King Chang, and one felon was released to celebrate.''Goryeosa'', vol. 134. Biographies: vol. 47. King U: Month 8, Year 6. King U's third consort, Royal Consort Ui of the No clan was originally one of her maids but was promoted in 1382.

After King U of Goryeo's deposal

In 1388, after ordering an attack on

Liaodong The Liaodong Peninsula (also Liaotung Peninsula, ) is a peninsula in southern Liaoning province in Northeast China, and makes up the southwestern coastal half of the Liaodong region. It is located between the mouths of the Daliao River (the h ...

in Ming territory, King U was forced to abdicate during a coup led by the general

Yi Seong-gye Taejo of Joseon (4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408), born Yi Seong-gye (), was the founder and first ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After ascending to the throne, he changed his name to Yi Dan (), and reigned from 1392 to 1398. He was ...

. His young son ascended the throne as King Chang with Yi Seong-gye as regent, and Royal Consort Geun was promoted to Grand Royal Consort (). All of the former king's other consorts were forced to leave the palace and return to their natal homes.''Goryeosa'', vol. 137. Biographies: vol. 50. King Chang: Month 6, Coronation year. Little more than a year later, both King Chang and his father were demoted to commoner status with the justification that U had not actually been the son of his royal father, and

Gongyang of Goryeo Gongyang of Goryeo (9 March 1345 – 17 May 1394) was the 34th and final ruler of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. He was the descendant of Duke Yangyang, brother of King Huijong. He was deposed by Yi Seong-gye, who then established the new Joseon ...

was enthroned as the new ruler. In addition to her husband and son, Royal Consort Geun's father and brother were exiled, as well as two of her brothers-in-law, a nephew-in-law, and a nephew. Late in 1389, the two former kings were killed, and Royal Consort Geun's father was imprisoned in

Cheongju Cheongju () is the capital and largest List of cities in South Korea, city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea. History Cheongju has been an important provincial town since ancient times. In the Cheongju Mountains, specifically in the ...

.''Goryeosa'', vol. 45. Distinguished families: vol. 45. King Gongyang: Month 5, Year 2.

Family

*Father: Yi Rim (이림, 李琳; d. 1391) *Mother: Lady Hong of Byeonhan State (변한국부인 홍씨, 卞韓國夫人洪氏) **Older sister: Lady Yi (이씨, 李氏) – married a man from the

Incheon Yi 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 ...

. ***Nephew: Lee Mun-hwa, Duke Gongdo (공도공 이문화, 恭度公李文和; 1358–1414) – married Lady Choe of the

Chungju Choe clan Chungju Choe clan () is one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan is in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province. According to the research held in 2000, the number of Chungju Choe clan’s member was 13466. Their founder was in Tang dynasty. Because S ...

(충주최씨, 忠州崔氏) ****Grandniece: Grand Internal Princess Consort Heungnyeong of the

(흥녕부대부인 인천 이씨, 興寧府大夫人仁川李氏; 1383–1456) *****Grandnephew-in-law: Yun Beon, Duke Jeongjeong, Internal Prince Papyeong (파평부원군 정정공 윤번, 坡平府院君貞靖公尹璠; 1384–1448) – became the father of

Queen Jeonghui Queen Jeonghui (Hangul: 정희왕후, Hanja: 貞熹王后; 8 December 1418 – 6 May 1483), of the Papyeong Yun clan, was a posthumous name bestowed on the wife and queen of Yi Yu, King Sejo. She was Queen of Joseon from 1455 until her husband's ...

(정희왕후; 1418–1483) *Husband: King U of Goryeo (고려 우왕; 1365–1389) **Son: King Chang of Goryeo (고려 창왕; 1380–1389)

In popular culture

* Portrayed by Jung Sun-ae in the 1983

KBS1 The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...

TV series ''

Foundation of the Kingdom ''Foundation of the Kingdom'' () is a 1983 South Korean historical television series. It aired on KBS1 from January 2, 1983 to December 18, 1983. The series revolves around the fall of Goryeo and the foundation of Joseon. Cast Kingdom of Goryeo ...

''. * Portrayed by Kim Chang-sook in the 1983 MBC TV series ''

The King of Chudong Palace ''The King of Chudong Palace'' () is a 1983 South Korean historical television series, the first installment of the drama series ''500 Years of Joseon Dynasty'' by director Lee Byung-hoon and writer Shin Bong-seung. It aired on MBC from March 3 ...

''. * Portrayed by Seo Yi-an in the 2014 KBS TV series ''

Jeong Do-jeon Jeong Dojeon (Korean: 정도전, Hanja: 鄭道傳, 1342 – October 6, 1398), also known by his pen name Sambong (Korean: 삼봉), was a prominent Korean scholar-official during the late Goryeo to the early Joseon periods. He served as the first ...

''.

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