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Mokjong of Goryeo

Type Figure Region Korean Peninsula Time 980–1009 Also known as Hyo-sin、Prince Gaenyeong、Prince Yangguk

Mokjong of Goryeo, Wang Song (c. 980–1009), was the seventh king of Goryeo, reigning from 997 to 1009.…

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  1. 990–997Gaegyeong · GaegyeongA son of King Gyeongjong, he was created Prince Gaenyeong during King Seongjong's reign. He succeeded to the throne after Seongjong's death in 997, revised the jeonchaegwa land system, and established the Cheonchucheon festival, with his mother Queen Heeonae (Queen Cheonchu) serving as regent.
  2. 1001–1008Gaegyeong · GaegyeongDuring his reign he made several progresses to the Western Capital and reformed military horses and local administration. However, the power of Queen Cheonchu and her favored Kim Chi-yang grew, and the succession struggle with Prince Daeryang Wang Sun intensified, sharpening the conflict between royal authority and the queen's in-laws.
  3. 1009Sacheon County · Gyeonggi ProvinceIn January 1009 a fire broke out in the oil storehouse of the Grand Ministry, destroying the Cheonchucheon Hall, and Mokjong fell ill with worry. He secretly discussed with Choe Chung-sun, Choe Hwang, and others the installation of Prince Daeryang and summoned Kang Cho to the capital; after executing Kim Chi-yang, Kang Cho deposed Mokjong and forced him to take his own life at Sacheon County. His temple name was first Minjong, later changed to Mokjong.

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