Crown Prince Hyoryeong (; born 4 June 1149), personal name Wang Ki was a

Goryeo Goryeo (; ) was a Korean state founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korea, Korean Peninsula until the establishment of Joseon in 1392. Goryeo achieved what has b ...

Royal Prince as the first and oldest son of King Uijong and Queen Janggyeong who was later deposed from his position alongside his father by

Chŏng Chung-bu Chŏng Chung-bu (; 1106 – 18 October 1179) was a medieval Korean soldier and military dictator during the Goryeo period (918–1392). He was a career soldier, qualified on military part of civil service examination. He was most noted for lea ...

and

Yi Ŭi-bang Yi Ŭi-bang (; 1121 – 12 January 1175) was a military ruler of Korea during the Goryeo period. He was one of many military dictators of Goryeo in the aftermath of the 1170 warrior rebellion. Biography Background Yi originated from the Jeonj ...

in 1170.

Biography

Early life and background

Born on 4 June 1149 with the childhood name of Wang Hong () and

personal name A personal name, full name or prosoponym (from Ancient Greek ''prósōpon'' – person, and ''onoma'' –name) is the set of names by which an individual person or animal is known. When taken together as a word-group, they all relate to that on ...

of Wang Ki (), he was the only son of King Uijong and Queen Janggyeong. Through his father, both of King Myeongjong and Sinjong were his uncle and both of their sons ( Gangjong and

Huijong Huijong (21 June 1181 – 31 August 1237), personal name Wang Yŏng, was the 21st king of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. It is said of King Huijong that if he were to have grown old he would have made a great king. When his father ascended to the ...

) were Ki's first cousins. Meanwhile, since

Queen Uijeong Queen Uijeong of the Kim clan (; d. 1170) or known as Queen Mother Gwangjeong () was a Goryeo royal family member as the third daughter Duke Gangneung who married her half second cousin once removed, King Myeongjong as his first and primary wife ...

(Myeongjong's wife) and Queen Seonjeong (Sinjong's wife) were his mother's younger sisters, so they became both his paternal aunt-in-law and maternal aunt, same with Myeongjong and Sinjong who would become both his paternal uncle and maternal uncle-in-law.

Palace life and marriage

On May 15, 1153, the four-year-old Wang Ki formally became the

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. Then, Im Kŭk-ch'ung (임극충; brother of

Queen Gongye Queen Gongye of the Jangheung Im clan (; 2 October 1109 – 2 December 1183) was a Korean queen consort as the 3rd wife of King Injong of Goryeo. As his favourite and beloved wife, she was the mother of his three successors ( Uijong, Myeongjon ...

) was chosen as the prince's teacher in 1155 and a year later,

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() was appointed as the junior guardian of the heir apparent () alongside

Yi Chi-mu Yi or YI may refer to: Philosophic principle * Yi (philosophy) (义; 義, righteousness, justice) among the Three Fundamental Bonds and Five Constant Virtues Ethnic groups * Dongyi, the Eastern Yi, or Tung-yi (Chinese: , ''Yí''), ancient peo ...

() who was also appointed as the grand guardian of the heir apparent (). In 1162, Ki performed a '' gwannye'' () and in 1168, he received the daughter of Duke Gangyang () and Princess Deoknyeong () as his

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. Together, they had a son. Princess Deoknyeong (his mother-in-law) was the second daughter of his grandfather, King Injong, so she was initially his aunt. Meanwhile, Duke Gangyang (his father-in-law) was the only son of

Duke Daewon Duke Daewon or Marquess Daewon (1093–1161), personal name Wang Hyo was a Goryeo Royal Prince as the fifth son of Sukjong of Goryeo and Queen Myeongui. Biography In 1102, he firstly received his name, "Hyo" () and was said to especially favor ...

, the fifth son of King Sukjong who was Injong's grandfather. Through Duke Gangyang, Ki was the paternal second cousin once removed to his wife, but through Princess Deoknyeong, Ki was the maternal first cousin to her.

Deposition and removal

However, in 1170 (24th year reign of King Uijong),

who was dissatisfied with the King whom usually politically centered on

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s, then killed about 10 eunuchs in the palace. After moved the King to "Gungigam" (), they led a coup to dethroned him and his successors. At this time, Wang Ki was imprisoned at "Yeongeun Hall" () and in the next day, Uijong was exiled to "Geoje-hyeon" (거제현; modern-day

Geoje Geoje (; ) is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city located in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is located near Busan. Hanwha Ocean in Okpo and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in Gohyeon are both located on Geoje Island. The cit ...

, South Korea.), Ki was expelled to "Jindo-hyeon" (진도현; modern-day

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, South Korea.), while his son was murdered. In 1173, Uijong was assassinated by

Yi Ŭi-min Yi or YI may refer to: Philosophic principle * Yi (philosophy) (义; 義, righteousness, justice) among the Three Fundamental Bonds and Five Constant Virtues Ethnic groups * Dongyi, the Eastern Yi, or Tung-yi (Chinese: , ''Yí''), ancient peo ...

at Gyerim () and whether the prince was still alive or dead is unknown as there are no records left. After this, the throne was succeeded by Uijong's second younger brother, Wang Ho, the Duke Ikyang who became known as "King Myeongjong".

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Chŏng Inji Chŏng Inji (; December 28, 1396 – November 26, 1478) was a Korean Neo-Confucian scholar, historian who served as Vice Minister of Education or Deputy Chief Scholar (Head of Office for Special Advisors) during the reign of King Sejong the Gr ...

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