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Wang Tuk

Type Figure Region Goryeo Time 1144–1204 Also known as Goryeo Sinjong、Wang Min、Jihwa

Wang Tuk (1144–1204) was the 20th monarch of the Goryeo dynasty, posthumously named Sinjong.…

Timeline

  1. 1144–1196Gaegeung · GaegeungFifth son of Injong, orphaned young, successively enfeoffed as Marquess of Pyeongnyang and then Prince of Pyeongnyang, holding the title Grand Preceptor, long residing in a royal-clan position without real political power.
  2. 1197–1204Gaegeung · GaegeungAfter Choe Chung-heon deposed Myeongjong he installed Wang Tuk as king, changing his name from Wang Min to Wang Tuk to avoid the personal name of the Jin dynasty founder. During his seven-year reign all state affairs were decided by the Choe clan; Sinjong held the throne but no real power.

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