Prince Heunghwa Explained

Prince Heunghwa
Royal House:House of Wang
Father:Hyejong of Goryeo
Mother:Queen Uihwa of the Jincheon Im clan
Death Date:960
Death Place:Kingdom of Goryeo
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Child:yes
Hangul:흥화군
Rr:Heunghwa gun
Mr:Hŭnghw'a kun

Prince Heunghwa (; died) was a Korean Royal Prince and the only son of Hyejong of Goryeo and Queen Uihwa.[1] He was both a half nephew and older-brother-in-law of Gwangjong of Goryeo since his 1st younger sister became Gwangjong's 2nd wife.

Although Heunghwa was the oldest son and born from the queen, but he was unable to ascend to the throne since he was too young when his father died in 945. So, the throne was taken over by one of his half uncle, Wang Yo and later Wang So. However, after Wang So ascended the throne, the Prince was executed along with his half-cousin, Prince Gyeongchunwon[2] due to the Goryeo Royal Family members' purging which began in 960 (11th year reign of Gwangjong).

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 혜종 후비 의화왕후 임씨. Goryeosa. September 6, 2021. ko.
  2. 박영규 (2000년 3월 25일). 《한권으로 읽는 고려왕조실록》. 들녘. 132쪽. ISBN 89-7527-154-4.