Lady Mongryangwon Explained

Lady Mongryangwon
Succession:Royal consort of Goryeo
Reign-Type:Tenure
Predecessor:Lady Wolgyeongwon
Successor:Lady Haeryangwon
Father:Pak Su-gyŏng [1] [2]
Spouse:Taejo of Goryeo
Birth Date:?
Birth Place:Pyeongsan, North Hwanghae Province
Death Date:?
Death Place:Pyeongsan, North Hwanghae Province
House:Pyongsan Pak clan
Religion:Buddhism
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:몽량원부인
Rr:Mongryangwon Buin
Mr:Mong'nyangwon Pu'in

Lady Mongryangwon[3] of the Pyongsan Pak clan[4] (;) was the daughter of Pak Su-gyŏng[5] who became the 29th wife of Taejo of Goryeo.[6] Her aunt became his 26th wife[7] and her cousin became his 28th wife.[8] Her father was excellent in physical appearance, won every time went to war and took part in the fight against Kyŏn Hwŏn while rescued Wang Kŏn from crisis when he was surrounded by the Later Baekje armies. It was said that he was entrusted with noble title and when Wang Kŏn paid a tribute to consideration of his servants' merits, Pak Su-gyŏng specially trusted with a special gift of 200 yards (200결). Pak's families also maintained their power until the accession of Wang So. However, Wang So soon reorganized the system to strengthen the royal authority and purged the nobles which led Pak to death.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hyun-hee, Lee. 2014. 한국의 역사. 04 고려의 건국과 흥성. History of Korea. 04 Foundation and Rise of Goryeo. ko. Cheong'a Publishing House. 9788936820312.
  2. Web site: 박수경(朴守卿). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. September 4, 2021. ko.
  3. Sometimes can be "Lady Mongnyangwon".
  4. Web site: 성씨정보 고려 왕후록(王后錄) - 고려의 왕비 :+. Surname Info. October 4, 2021. ko.
  5. Web site: 고려시대 史料 Database. Goryeosa. September 4, 2021. ko.
  6. Web site: 고려시대 史料 Database. Goryeosa. September 4, 2021. ko.
  7. Web site: 월경원부인. Goryeosa. September 4, 2021. ko.
  8. Web site: 고려시대 史料 Database. Goryeosa. September 4, 2021. ko.