Prince Wonnyeong Explained

Prince Wonnyeong
Prince of Goryeo
Father:Taejo of Goryeo
Mother:Lady Sukmok of the Jinju Im clan
Issue:Prince Hyodang
Death Date:976
Death Place:Goryeo
House:House of Wang
Religion:Buddhism
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:원녕태자
Rr:Wonnyeong Taeja
Mr:Wonnyŏng T'aech'a

Prince Wonnyeong (; d. 976) or known as Lord Jinju was a Korean Royal Prince as the only son of Taejo of Goryeo and Lady Sukmok.[1]

Biography

After 960 (11st year reign of his half younger brother, Gwangjong of Goryeo), Gwangjong carried out a large-scale purging of the family members in order to strengthen the Kingship.[2] However, after Gwangjong died, his son, Gyeongjong of Goryeo took over the throne and the Goryeo Royal family members who had been purged during Gwangjong conducted revenge dramas under the leadership by those royal family members who disagree with these.

Prince Wonnyeong and his half brother, Prince Hyoseong was also murdered and killed around 976 (1st year reign of Gyeongjong).[3] After his death, Gyeongjong become inflamed with the revenge method and sent the royal family line to return in November in the same year.[4]

On the other hand, there was an opinion that the Prince and others provided considerable support for the purged of Gwangjong's family.[5] During his lifetime, he also called as Lord Jinju . Although his wife was not recorded, he had 1 son with her, Prince Hyodang .

In popular culture

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 고려시대 史料 Database. Goryeosa. September 24, 2021. ko.
  2. Book: Yeong-Gyu, Park. March 15, 2000. 한권으로 읽는 고려왕조실록. The Annals of Goryeo Dynasty in one volume. ko. Paju Book City. 132. 89-7527-154-4.
  3. Book: Seong-hui, Jeong. February 15, 2007. 이야기 고려왕조사. The Story of Kings of Goryeo Dynasty. ko. Paju Book City. 81. 9788936803605.
  4. 《고려사》권2〈세가〉권2 - 경종 원년 11월 - 왕선 등을 귀양보내다
  5. Book: Yeong-Gyu, Park. March 25, 2000. 한권으로 읽는 고려왕조실록. The Annals of Goryeo Dynasty in one volume. ko. Paju Book City. 152. 89-7527-154-4.