Heonjong of Goryeo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Heonjong of Goryeo고려 헌종 高麗 獻宗 Wang Uk (왕욱) |
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| Crown Prince of Goryeo | |||||||||
| Reign | 1093–1094 | ||||||||
| Coronation | 1093 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Crown Prince Wang Hun | ||||||||
| Successor | Crown Prince Wang U | ||||||||
| Monarch | King Seonjong (father) | ||||||||
| King of Goryeo | |||||||||
| Reign | 1094–1095 | ||||||||
| Coronation | 1094 Junggwang Hall, Gaegyeong, Goryeo |
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| Predecessor | Seonjong of Goryeo | ||||||||
| Successor | Sukjong of Goryeo | ||||||||
| Retired King of Goryeo | |||||||||
| Reign | 1095–1097 | ||||||||
| Coronation | 1095 | ||||||||
| Born | Wang Uk 1 August 1084 Yeonhwa Palace, Gaegyeong, Kingdom of Goryeo |
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| Died | 6 November 1097 (aged 13) Heungsang Palace, Gaegyeong, Kingdom of Goryeo |
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| Burial | Eulleung tomb | ||||||||
| Spouse | Queen Hoesun (disputed) | ||||||||
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| House | House of Wang | ||||||||
| Father | Seonjong of Goryeo | ||||||||
| Mother | Queen Sasuk | ||||||||
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| Revised Romanization | Heonjong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hŏnjong |
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| Revised Romanization | Wang Uk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wang Uk |
Heonjong of Goryeo (born August 1, 1084 – died November 6, 1097) was a king of the Goryeo dynasty in Korea. He ruled for a short time, from 1094 to 1095. Heonjong was the fourteenth ruler of Goryeo.
He was the oldest son of King Seonjong. Even when he was very young, Heonjong was known for being smart. An old history book called the Goryeosa says that he was excellent at writing by the time he was just nine years old.
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Who Was Heonjong of Goryeo?
Heonjong was a young king who faced big challenges during his short time on the throne. He was part of the House of Wang, the royal family that ruled the Goryeo kingdom. This kingdom was an important part of Korean history.
Heonjong was born in Gaegyeong, the capital city of Goryeo. His father was King Seonjong, and his mother was Queen Sasuk. Being the eldest son meant he was expected to become the next king.
Early Life and Becoming King
Heonjong was born on August 1, 1084. His birth name was Wang Uk. From a young age, he showed great promise. He was known for his intelligence and his skill in writing. This was a very important quality for a future ruler.
He became king in 1094, following his father, King Seonjong. Heonjong was still very young when he took on the big responsibility of leading the kingdom.
Challenges During His Reign
Soon after Heonjong became king, he faced a serious problem. A powerful person named Yi Ja-ui started a rebellion. This was an uprising against the new king's rule. However, the rebellion was quickly stopped.
This event showed how difficult it could be to rule, especially for a young king. Despite the challenge, Heonjong's government managed to keep control.
Giving Up the Throne
In the year after the rebellion, Heonjong became very ill. Because of his sickness, he decided to give up his position as king. This is called abdicating the throne. He gave the throne to his uncle, King Sukjong.
Heonjong passed away in 1097, at the age of 13. His short life and reign are a small but important part of Goryeo's history.
