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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Korean royal consort
Gender:
Female
Places:
Work field:
Birth:
1 January 1487
Death:
1 January 1557
Family:
Spouse(s):
Jungjong of Joseon
The details
Biography
Introduction
Queen Dangyeong (7 February 1487 – 27 December 1557) was the wife and Queen Consort of King Jungjong of Joseon, the 11th monarch of the Joseon Dynasty.
Life
Born Lady Sin, her father, Shin Su-geun was the brother-in-law of King Yonsangun, and was opposed to the enthronement of Jungjong, leading a cup against him, in which he was killed. Due to this incident, Lady Sin was removed from her position as queen and expelled from the palace. She died in 1557, childless, and buried in a family tomb. Her position was posthumously restored in 1739 and her tomb was named Olleung.