Lady Yehwa Explained

Lady Yehwa
Succession:	Royal consort of Goryeo
Reign-Type:	Tenure
Predecessor:	Lady Dongsanwon
Successor:	Lady Daeseowon
Father:	Wang-Yu (왕유)^[1]
Spouse:	Taejo of Goryeo
Birth Date:	?
Birth Place:	Chuncheon, Gangwon
Death Date:	?
Death Place:	Chuncheon, Gangwon
House:	Haeju Wang (by birth) House of Wang (by marriage)
Religion:	Buddhism
Module:	Child: yes Hangul: 예화부인 Hanja: 禮和夫人 Rr: Yehwa Buin Mr: Yehwa Pu'in

Lady Yehwa of the Haeju Wang clan^[2] was the daughter of Wang-Yu^[3] who became the 19th wife of Taejo of Goryeo. Her father was initially Bak-Yu, but later changed into "Wang" after Taejo established the new Goryeo dynasty.^[4] From this point, Wang-Yu became the founder of Haeju Wang clan .

External links

• 예화부인 on the Encyclopedia of Korean Culture .

Notes and References

1. He was said to had a straight personality and was proficient in Confucianism, also served as Donggunggisil (동궁기실, 東宮記室) under Gung Ye's reign. After hiding among the mountains, when Yu came down after hearing the news that Wang Geon had ascended to the throne, Wang Geon treated Yu greatly and made him take on administrative duties. Since Wang Yu's activities as a Writer made the great helps to Wang Geon, his daughter then was chosen as Wang Geon's consort.
2. Web site: 성씨정보 고려 왕후록(王后錄) – 고려의 왕비 :+. Surname Info. October 4, 2021. ko.
3. Web site: 고려시대 史料 Database. Goryeosa. September 4, 2021. ko.
4. Web site: 고려시대 史料 Database. Goryeosa. September 4, 2021. ko.