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Deokjong of Goryeo

Deokjong of Goryeo

9th King of Goryeo (r.1031–1034)


Deokjong of Goryeo (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]

Quick Facts Deokjong of Goryeo고려 덕종 高麗 德宗, King of Goryeo ...

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 (상회공주); died young.
  3. Queen Hyosa of the Ansan Kim clan; half younger sister – No issue.
  4. Lady, of the Buyeo Yi clan (부인 부여 이씨) – No issue.
  5. Lady, of the Chungju Yu clan (부인 충주 유씨) – No issue.
  6. Unknown
    1. Princess Wang (공주 왕씨)

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.
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