Chungjeong (9 January 1338 – 23 March 1352, r. 1348–1351), born Wang Jeo (왕저; 王㫝), also known by his Mongolian name Chosgen Dorji (迷思監朶兒只),[1] was the 30th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was enthroned at the age of 12.[2]

Chungjeong
충정왕
忠定王
Internal Prince Gyeongchang
(경창부원군; 慶昌府院君)
King of Goryeo
Reign1349–1351
Coronation1349
PredecessorChungmok of Goryeo
SuccessorGongmin of Goryeo
Prince of Shen(Sim) of Yang
Reign1348–1351
Coronation1348
PredecessorWang Heun
SuccessorWang Toghtuabukha
BornWang Jeo
(1338-01-09)January 9, 1338
DiedMarch 23, 1352 (1352-03-24) (aged 14)
Burial
Chongneung (총릉; 聰陵)
IssueWang Je[a]
Names
  • Goryeo: Wang Jeo (왕저; 王㫝)
  • Yuan: Chosgen Dorji (초스건도르지/미사감타아지, 迷思監朶兒只)
Posthumous name
Great King Chungjeong
(충정대왕; 忠定大王)
HouseWang
DynastyGoryeo
FatherChunghye of Goryeo
MotherRoyal Consort Hui
ReligionBuddhism
Chungjeong of Goryeo
Hangul
충정왕
Hanja
忠定王
Revised RomanizationChungjeong wang
McCune–ReischauerCh'ungjeong wang
Birth name
Hangul
왕저
Hanja
王㫝
Revised RomanizationWang Jeo
McCune–ReischauerWang Chŏ

Biography

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During King Chungjeong's brief reign, the politics of the court were controlled by powerful relatives of the royal family, including his mother's relative Yun Si-u and the retainer Bae Jeon. In addition, the country endured heavy Wokou raids beginning in 1349.

King Chungjeong's uncle Wang Gi secured imperial favor and married a Yuan daughter, Princess Noguk. Shortly thereafter King Chungjeong was deposed, and Wang Gi ascended the throne as King Gongmin.[3][4]

Family

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Parents

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Wang Je does not appear in either the Goryeosa or Goryeosa Jeolyo. He only appears in the "Family Genealogy of the Wang clan of Gaeseong" (개성 왕씨 족보), so many debate his existence.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ 范永聰 (2009). 事大與保國 ── 元明之際的中韓關係 (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 香港教育圖書公司. p. 58. ISBN 9789882003019.
  2. ^ 정, 창현 (April 25, 2020). [사진으로 보는 北 고려왕릉] ⑰15살 때 독살된 충정왕 묘 협소, 표석도 없어. Nate News. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  3. ^ "King Gongmin, one of the most underrated kings of Goryeo". KBS World. September 1, 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  4. ^ 정, 창현 (April 25, 2020). [사진으로 보는 北 고려왕릉] ⑰15살 때 독살된 충정왕 묘 협소, 표석도 없어. Nate News. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
Chungjeong of Goryeo
Born: 1338 Died: 23 March 1352
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Goryeo
1348–1351
Succeeded by