Deokjong of Goryeo

Deokjong
덕종
德宗
King of Goryeo
Reign1031–1034
Coronation1031
Junggwang Hall, Gaegyeong, Goryeo
PredecessorHyeonjong of Goryeo
SuccessorJeongjong of Goryeo
BornWang Hŭm
9 June 1016
Yeongyeong Palace, Gaeseong-bu, Gaegyeong, Goryeo
Died31 October 1034 (aged 18)
Yeonyeong Hall, Gaegyeong, Goryeo
Burial
Sukneung (숙릉; 肅陵)
Queen Consort
(m. 1031⁠–⁠1034)
    (m. 1034⁠–⁠1034)
    ConcubineLady Yi
    Lady Yu
    Daughter2
    Posthumous name
    Great King Seonhyo Gangmyeong Gwangjang Gyeonggang
    선효강명광장경강대왕
    (宣孝剛明廣章敬康大王)
    Temple name
    Deokjong (덕종; 德宗)
    HouseWang
    DynastyGoryeo
    FatherHyeonjong of Goryeo
    MotherQueen Wonseong
    Korean name
    Hangul
    덕종
    Hanja
    德宗
    Revised RomanizationDeokjong
    McCune–ReischauerTŏkchong
    Birth name
    Hangul
    왕흠
    Hanja
    王欽
    Revised RomanizationWang Heum
    McCune–ReischauerWang Hŭm
    Courtesy name
    Hangul
    원량
    Hanja
    元良
    Revised RomanizationWollyang
    McCune–ReischauerWŏllyang
    Posthumous name
    Hangul
    경강대왕
    Hanja
    敬康大王
    Revised RomanizationGyeonggang Daewang
    McCune–ReischauerKyŏnggang Taewang

    Deokjong (9 June 1016 – 31 October 1034), personal name Wang Hŭm, was the 9th king of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. The son of King Hyeonjong, he was confirmed as Crown Prince in 1022. During his reign, the compilation of national histories that was started during King Hyeonjong's reign was completed, and under the advice of General Kang Kam-ch'an the construction of the second Cheolli Jangseong began.[1][2]

    After ascending the throne in 1031, Deokjong requested that the Liao dynasty return their Goryeo prisoners and pull back from the Yalu River. After this request was refused, he turned to fortifying the northern frontier.

    Family

    1. Queen Gyeongseong of the Gyeongju Kim clan; half younger sister – No issue.
    2. Worthy Consort Gyeongmok, of the Kaesong Wang clan
      1. Princess Sanghoe, 1st daughter, died young
    3. Queen Hyosa of the Ansan Kim clan; half younger sister – No issue.
    4. Lady, of the Buyeo Yi clan – No issue.
    5. Lady, of the Chungju Yu clan – No issue.
    6. Unknown
      1. 2nd daughter, married Wang Chung

    See also

    References

    1. ^ 천리장성. 호남제일문. May 25, 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
    2. ^ 윤, 형선 (September 14, 2023). 북한의국보(16) 고려의 기상이 서려있는 '천리장성'...압록강에서 동해안까지 연결. 남북경협 뉴스. Retrieved 24 January 2024.