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This article is about the 11th monarch during the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea. For the 5th Korean monarch during the Joseon Dynasty, see Munjong of Joseon.

Munjong of Goryeo (29 December 1019 – 2 September 1083), personal name Wang Hwi, was the 11th monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea.

King Munjong was born in 1019 and reigned from 1046 until his death in 1083. During his reign, the central government of Goryeo gained complete authority and power over local lords.[1] Munjong, and later kings, emphasized the importance of civilian leadership over the military. Munjong expanded Korea's borders northward to the Yalu and Tumen Rivers and built many forts to guard the northern border.[1]

Munjong's fourth son, Uicheon (born 1055), became a Buddhist priest who founded the Cheontae as an independent school of Buddhism. During Munjong's reign, academic physician officers (hallimuigwan) first appeared in Goryeo, and Goryeo's medicinal exams were often used as a pathway by the commoners for societal advancement.[2] Additionally, during Munjong's reign many Chinese medicine books entered Goryeo through the Song Dynasty of China.[3]

Family

Monarchs of Korea
Goryeo
  1. Taejo 918–943
  2. Hyejong 943–945
  3. Jeongjong (定宗) 945–949
  4. Gwangjong 949–975
  5. Gyeongjong 975–981
  6. Seongjong 981–997
  7. Mokjong 997–1009
  8. Hyeonjong 1009–1031
  9. Deokjong 1031–1034
  10. Jeongjong (靖宗) 1034–1046
  11. Munjong 1046–1083
  12. Sunjong 1083
  13. Seonjong 1083–1094
  14. Heonjong 1094–1095
  15. Sukjong 1095–1105
  16. Yejong 1105–1122
  17. Injong 1122–1146
  18. Uijong 1146–1170
  19. Myeongjong 1170–1197
  20. Sinjong 1197–1204
  21. Huijong 1204–1211
  22. Gangjong 1211–1213
  23. Gojong 1213–1259
  24. Wonjong 1259–1274
  25. Chungnyeol 1274–1308
  26. Chungseon 1308–1313
  27. Chungsuk 1313–1330; 1332–1339
  28. Chunghye 1330–1332; 1339–1344
  29. Chungmok 1344–1348
  30. Chungjeong 1348–1351
  31. Gongmin 1351–1374
  32. U 1374–1388
  33. Chang 1388–1389
  34. Gongyang 1389–1392
  1. Queen Inpyeong of the Ansan Kim clan; half younger sister – No issue.
  2. Queen Inye of the Gyeongwon Yi clan (d. 1092)
    1. Crown Prince Wang Hun
    2. Wang Un, Marquis Gukwon
    3. Wang Ong, Duke Gyerim
    4. Wang Hu
    5. Wang Su, Duke Sangan (왕수 상안공)[4]
    6. Wang Taeng
    7. Wang Bi, Marquess Geumgwan (왕비 금관후)[5]
    8. Wang Eum, Marquess Byeonhan (왕음 변한후)[6]
    9. Wang Chim, Marquess Nakrang (왕침 낙랑후)
    10. Wang Gyeong (왕경)
    11. Princess Jeokgyeong (적경궁주)
    12. Princess Boryeong
    13. Unborn daughter[7]
    14. Unborn daughter[7]
  3. Worthy Consort Ingyeong of the Gyeongwon Yi clan
    1. Wang Do, Duke Joseon
    2. Wang Su, Duke Buyeo
    3. Wang Yu, Duke Jinhan
  4. Worthy Consort Injeol of the Gyeongwon Yi clan (d. 1082)
    1. Unnamed daughter, died early[7]
    2. Unnamed daughter, died early[7]
  5. Virtuous Consort Inmok of the Gyeongju Kim clan (d. 1094)
    1. Unnamed daughter, died early[7]

References

  1. ^ a b 박, 기현 (November 5, 2022). "[성공한 군주들로부터 배우는 역사의 교훈 '제왕의 리더십'] (10) 고려 문종, 균형 잡힌 외교감각으로 통합의 리더십 보여주다". Baccro News. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  2. ^ Lee, Kyung Lock (December 19, 2015). "History of the medical licensing examination (uieop) in Korea's Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392)". Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professionals. 12: 19. doi:10.3352/jeehp.2015.12.19. PMC 4536363. PMID 26008917.
  3. ^ Lee, Kyung Lock (December 19, 2015). "History of the medical licensing examination (uieop) in Korea's Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392)". Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professionals. 12: 19. doi:10.3352/jeehp.2015.12.19. PMC 4536363. PMID 26008917.
  4. ^ [1][2]
  5. ^ [3][4][5]
  6. ^ [6][7]
  7. ^ a b c d e "문종 소생 공주". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  • Eckert, Lee, Lew, Robinson and Wagner, Korea Old and New: A History, Harvard University Press, 1990. ISBN 0-9627713-0-9
Munjong of Goryeo
Born: 29 December 1019 Died: 2 September 1083
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Goryeo
1046–1083 		Succeeded by
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munjong_of_Goryeo