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Wang Un (King Seonjong of Goryeo)

Type Figure Region Goryeo Time 1049–1094 Also known as King Seonjong of Goryeo、Wang Jeung、Wang Gi

King Seonjong of Goryeo, Wang Un (1049–1094), was the 13th king of the Goryeo dynasty and the second son of King Munjong.…

Timeline

  1. 1056–1082Kaesong · KaesongIn the tenth year of Munjong he was invested as Marquis of Gukwon, later raised to Prince of Gukwon and appointed Chief Councillor. Before Seongjong's accession he had already accumulated key central offices, laying the foundation for his succession.
  2. 1083Jeongjeong Hall, Kaesong · KaesongAfter King Seongjong's death in the tenth month, Wang Un ascended the throne at the Jeongjeong Hall in ceremonial robes, receiving congratulations from the officials, formally opening the reign of Seonjong.
  3. 1084–1090Kaesong · KaesongAfter accession he continued the prosperous policies of Munjong's reign, handled disputes over the Liao market towns, strengthened northwestern frontier defenses, and maintained trade relations with Song, Liao, the Jurchens, and Japan.

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