Lady Gwangjuwon Explained

Lady Gwangjuwon
Succession:Royal consort of Goryeo
Reign-Type:Tenure
Predecessor:Lady Daemyeongjuwon
Successor:Lady Sogwangjuwon
Father:Wang-Gyu (왕규)
Spouse:Taejo of Goryeo
Birth Date:?
Birth Place:Gwangju, Gyeonggi
Death Date:?
Death Place:Gwangju, Gyeonggi
House:Yanggeun Ham or Wang? (by birth)
House of Wang (by marriage)
Religion:Buddhism
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:광주원부인
Rr:Gwangjuwon Buin
Mr:Kwangch'uwon Pu'in

Lady Gwangjuwon of the Wang clan[1] (;) was the eldest daughter of Wang-Gyu who became the 16th wife of Taejo of Goryeo.[2] [3] She was the oldest, among Lady Sogwangjuwon and Lady Hugwangjuwon. After Taejo's death, their father became the most powerful and influence man who tried to kill King Hyejong and placed his only grandson, Prince Gwangjuwon in the throne.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 성씨정보 고려 왕후록(王后錄) - 고려의 왕비 :+. Surname Info. October 4, 2021. ko.
  2. Web site: 1. 태조의 후비들 - 우리역사넷. Goryeosa. October 2, 2021. ko.
  3. Web site: 태조 후비 광주원부인 왕씨. Goryeosa. October 2, 2021. ko.
  4. 《고려사》권2〈세가〉권2