Crown Prince Hyodeok Explained

Prince Hyodeok
Birth Date:?
Birth Place:Gaegyeong, Kingdom of Goryeo
Death Date:?
Death Place:Gaegyeong, Kingdom of Goryeo
Royal House:House of Wang
Father:Daejong of Goryeo
Mother:Queen Seonui
Religion:Buddhism
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:효덕태자
Rr:Hyodeok Taeja
Mr:Hyodŏk Ta'ech'a

Prince Hyodeok was a Goryeo Royal family member as the first son of Wang Uk and a grandson of Wang Geon, its founder.[1] He was the oldest brother of King Seongjong, Queen Heonae, and Queen Heonjeong. Since their parents had died when he was young, he was raised by his paternal grandmother, Queen Sinjeong alongside his siblings.[2] Therefore, it was speculated that he lived in Hwangju where Queen Sinjeong came from. Also, since King Gyeongjong's throne was succeeded by his younger brother and not him, so it might be that he died at a young age before the time of throne's ascension.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 2006. 韓國人物史硏究. The Research of Korean History issue 5. ko. 85, 86. Jingren Cultural Society. June 24, 2021.
  2. Book: Sung-hee, Jeong. Feb 15, 2007. 이야기 고려왕조사. The History of Goryeosa. 438,853,856. ko. University of Michigan. Cheonga Publishing House. 9788936803605. June 23, 2021.
  3. Book: 고려사. Goryeosa vol. 8. ko. University of California. Academy of Sciences Publishing House. June 24, 2021.