Chungjeong of Goryeo

Chungjeong of Goryeo (9 January 1338 – 23 March 1352, r. 1348–1351), born Wang Jeo (왕저, 王㫝), was the 30th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea and was enthroned by imperial edict at the age of 12. He was sometimes known by his Mongolian name, Chosgen Dorji,[1] which was rendered in hanja as Misagamtaaji (미사감타아지, 迷思監朶兒只).

Chungjeong of Goryeo
高麗 忠定
고려 충정
Wang Jeo (왕저)
Internal Prince Gyeongchang
(경창부원군, 慶昌府院君)
King of Goryeo
Reign1349–1351
Coronation1349
PredecessorChungmok of Goryeo
SuccessorGongmin of Goryeo
Prince Shen(Sim) of Yang
Reign1348–1351
Coronation1348
PredecessorWang Heun
SuccessorWang Toghtuabukha
BornWang Jeo
(1338-01-09)January 9, 1338
DiedMarch 23, 1352 (1352-03-24) (aged 14)
Burial
Chongneung Tomb
IssueWang Je (illegitimate)
Posthumous name
King Chungjeong the Great
충정대왕
(忠定大王)
HouseHouse of Wang
FatherChunghye of Goryeo
MotherRoyal Consort Hui
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

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.

See also

References

  1. 范永聰 (2009). 事大與保國 ── 元明之際的中韓關係 (in Chinese). 香港教育圖書公司. p. 58. ISBN 9789882003019.
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