Lady Gwangjuwon of the Wang clan[1] (Korean: 광주원부인 왕씨; Hanja: 廣州院夫人 王氏; lit. Lady of the Gwangju Courtyard) was the eldest daughter of Wang-Gyu who became the 16th wife of Taejo of Goryeo.[2][3] She was the oldest, among Lady Sogwangjuwon and Lady Hugwangjuwon. After Taejo's death, their father became the most powerful and influence man who tried to kill King Hyejong and placed his only grandson, Prince Gwangjuwon in the throne.[4]
| Lady Gwangjuwon | |
|---|---|
| Royal consort of Goryeo | |
| Predecessor | Lady Daemyeongjuwon |
| Successor | Lady Sogwangjuwon |
| Born | ? Gwangju, Gyeonggi |
| Died | ? Gwangju, Gyeonggi |
| Spouse | Taejo of Goryeo |
| House | Yanggeun Ham or Wang? (by birth) House of Wang (by marriage) |
| Father | Wang-Gyu (왕규) |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 광주원부인 |
| Hanja | 廣州院夫人 |
| Revised Romanization | Gwangjuwon Buin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kwangch'uwon Pu'in |
References
edit- ^ 성씨정보 고려 왕후록(王后錄) - 고려의 왕비 :+. Surname Info (in Korean). Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "1. 태조의 후비들 - 우리역사넷". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ 태조 후비 광주원부인 왕씨. Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ 《고려사》권2〈세가〉권2
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