Princess Seungdeok

Princess Seungdeok (Korean: 승덕공주; Hanja: 承德公主) was a Korean Royal Princess as the oldest daughter of Yejong of Goryeo and Queen Sundeok,[2] also the first younger sister of Injong of Goryeo.[3]

Princess Seungdeok
승덕공주
Princess of Goryeo
SuccessorPrincess Heunggyeong[1]
HusbandWang Gi; third cousin
IssueWang Seong
Wang Bak
Wang Pyeong
HouseHouse of Wang (by birth and marriage)
FatherYejong of Goryeo
MotherQueen Sundeok of the Incheon Yi clan

Biography

Early life

It seems that she was born after 1109. She was also the paternal aunt of Uijong of Goryeo, Myeongjong of Goryeo and Sinjong of Goryeo. Her maternal grandfather was Yi Ja-gyeom, the grandson of Yi Ja-yeon (이자연) from Incheon Yi clan. Later, in 28 August 1124 (2nd year reign of her older brother), she was honoured as Princess Jang (장공주) and then married with Wang-Gi, Count Hannam (왕기 한남백). After her death, she posthumously honoured Princess Seungdeok (승덕공주 or 승덕궁주, 承德公主 or 承德宮主).[4]

Husband's families

Her husband, Wang-Gi was the son of Wang-Jeong, Count Seunghwa (왕정 승화백), the grandson of Wang-Gi, Duke Pyeongyang (왕기 평양공), the son of Hyeonjong of Goryeo and Princess Heungsu (흥수궁주) who was her aunt. So, the Princess and her husband were a cousin at least. Hence, this marriage was an example of an incestuous marriage. With him, she had 3 sons.[5]

Family
  • Father: Yejong of Goryeo (고려 예종; 1079–1122)
  • Mother: Queen Sundeok of the Incheon Yi clan (순덕왕후 이씨; d. 1118)
    • Grandfather: Yi Ja-gyeom (이자겸; d. 1127)
    • Grandmother: Grand lady Choe of Byeonhan State (변한국대부인 최씨)
  • Husband (cousin): Wang Gi, Count Hannam (왕기 한남백)
    • Father In-law (uncle): Wang Jeong, Count Seunghwa (왕정 승화백; d. 1130)
    • Mother In-law (aunt): Princess Heungsu (흥수궁주; d. 1123)
      • Son: Wang Seong, Marquess Sinan (왕성 신안후; d. 1178)
        • Daughter-in-law: Princess Changrak (창락궁주; d. 27 January 1216)
      • Son: Wang Bak, Count Hamnyeong (왕박 함녕백; d. 1185)
        • Daughter-in-law: Princess Anjeong (안정궁주)
      • Son: Wang Pyeong, Duke Yeonchang (왕평 연창공)

References
  1. Full younger sister.
  2. "고려시대 史料 Database". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  3. "고려 제16대 예종 가계도". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  4. 《고려사》권91〈열전〉권4 - 승덕공주
  5. "고려시대 史料 Database". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved October 5, 2021.
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