Deokjong (9 June 1016 – 31 October 1034), personal name Wang Hŭm, was the 9th king of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. The son of King Hyeonjong, he was confirmed as Crown Prince in 1022. During his reign, the compilation of national histories that was started during King Hyeonjong's reign was completed, and under the advice of General Kang Kam-ch'an the construction of the second Cheolli Jangseong began.[1][2]

Deokjong
덕종
德宗
King of Goryeo
Reign1031–1034
Coronation1031
Junggwang Hall, Gaegyeong, Goryeo
PredecessorHyeonjong of Goryeo
SuccessorJeongjong of Goryeo
BornWang Heum
9 June 1016
Yeongyeong Palace, Gaeseong-bu, Gaegyeong, Goryeo
Died31 October 1034 (aged 18)
Yeonyeong Hall, Gaegyeong, Goryeo
Burial
Sukneung (숙릉; 肅陵)
Queen Consort
(m. 1031⁠–⁠1034)
(m. 1034⁠–⁠1034)
ConcubineLady Yi
Lady Yu
Daughter2
Posthumous name
Great King Seonhyo Gangmyeong Gwangjang Gyeonggang
선효강명광장경강대왕
(宣孝剛明廣章敬康大王)
Temple name
Deokjong (덕종; 德宗)
HouseWang
DynastyGoryeo
FatherHyeonjong of Goryeo
MotherQueen Wonseong
Korean name
Hangul
덕종
Hanja
德宗
Revised RomanizationDeokjong
McCune–ReischauerTŏkchong
Birth name
Hangul
왕흠
Hanja
王欽
Revised RomanizationWang Heum
McCune–ReischauerWang Hŭm
Courtesy name
Hangul
원량
Hanja
元良
Revised RomanizationWollyang
McCune–ReischauerWŏllyang
Posthumous name
Hangul
경강대왕
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGyeonggang Daewang
McCune–ReischauerKyŏnggang Taewang

After ascending the throne in 1031, Deokjong requested that the Liao dynasty return their Goryeo prisoners and pull back from the Yalu River. After this request was refused, he turned to fortifying the northern frontier.

Family

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  1. Queen Gyeongseong of the Gyeongju Kim clan; half younger sister – No issue.
  2. Worthy Consort Gyeongmok of the Kaesong Wang clan
    1. Princess Sanghoe (상회공주); died young.
  3. Queen Hyosa of the Ansan Kim clan; half younger sister – No issue.
  4. Lady, of the Buyeo Yi clan (부인 부여 이씨) – No issue.
  5. Lady, of the Chungju Yu clan (부인 충주 유씨) – No issue.
  6. Unknown
    1. Princess Wang (공주 왕씨)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 천리장성. 호남제일문. May 25, 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  2. ^ 윤, 형선 (September 14, 2023). 북한의국보(16) 고려의 기상이 서려있는 '천리장성'...압록강에서 동해안까지 연결. 남북경협 뉴스. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
Deokjong of Goryeo
Born: 9 June 1016 Died: 31 October 1034
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Goryeo
1031–1034
Succeeded by
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