The basics
Quick facts
Intro
The king of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea
Gender:
Male
Is:
Birth:
1 August 1084
Death:
6 November 1097
Family:
Mother:
Sasok-wanghu
The details
Biography
Introduction
Heonjong of Goryeo (1 August 1084 - 6 November 1097) (r. 1094–1095) was the fourteenth monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was the eldest son of king Seonjong. According to the Goryeosa, he was a bright child and excelled in writing by the age of 9.
In the year of his accession, Heonjong was faced by the rebellion of Yi Ja-ui, which was quickly put down. In the following year, he fell ill and gave up the throne to king Sukjong, his uncle.
Family
- Father : King Seonjong of Goryeo (9 October 1049 – 17 June 1094) (고려 선종)
- Grandfather : King Munjong of Goryeo (29 December 1019 - 2 September 1083) (고려 문종)
- Grandmother : Queen Inye of the Incheon Lee clan (1031 - 1092) (인예왕후 이씨)
- Mother : Queen Sasuk of the Incheon Lee clan (1065 - 1107) (사숙왕후 이씨)
Consorts :
- Queen Hoesun of the Jinju So clan (회순왕후 소씨)