Princess Janggyeong Explained

Princess Janggyeong
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Father:Yi Ho (이호)
House:Gyeongwon Yi clan
Religion:Buddhism

Princess Janggyeong of the Gyeongwon Yi clan was the third wife of King Sunjong of Goryeo.[1]

She became his consort in 1083 and after his death, she stayed live outside the palace. She then discovered to had committed adultery with a male slave from the palace, those made her being deposed from her position. Yi Cha-gyŏm, her older brother, became a noble and was a high-ranked official, but due to her adultery, he was also involved in this case and dismissed from his position. After Crown Prince Wang U's ascension to the throne, his status was restored and his daughter become Yejong's queen.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 고려 예종 3년, 무자년(戊子年), 1108년. ko. Naver. April 13, 2021.