Lady Daemyeongjuwon Explained

Lady Daemyeongjuwon
Succession:Royal consort of Goryeo
Reign-Type:Tenure
Father:Wang Ye
Spouse:Taejo of Goryeo
House:Gangneung Wang clan
Religion:Buddhism
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:대명주원부인
Rr:Daemyeongjuwon Buin
Mr:Taemy'ŏngch'uwon Pu'in

Lady Daemyeongjuwon of the Gangneung Wang clan[1] (;) was the daughter of Wang Ye[2] who became the 15th wife of Taejo of Goryeo. Wang Ye's surname was originally "Kim" as the son of Kim Sŏn-hŭi and the 6th generation descendant of Kim Chu-wŏn. After Wang Kŏn established the new Goryeo dynasty, Ye was given new Surname "Wang" due to his contribution in helping Wang Kŏn unify the Later Three Kingdoms. Wang Ye served under Wang Sun-sik 's command in the wars to reunify Korea.[3] Wang Ye's family and descendants were the most powerful family in Gangneung from generation to generation.

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  1. Web site: 성씨정보 고려 왕후록(王后錄) - 고려의 왕비 :+. Surname Info. October 4, 2021. ko.
  2. Web site: 고려시대 史料 Database. Goryeosa. ko. May 17, 2021.
  3. Web site: 고려시대 史料 Database. Goryeosa. ko. May 17, 2021.