Princess Suknyeong (; 1649–1666 or 1668) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty Princess, and the only daughter of King Hyojong of Joseon and Royal Noble Consort An.

Biography

Early life

The Princess was born as the only child and daughter in 1649, during her grandfather's

King Injo Injo (; 7 December 1595 – 17 June 1649), personal name Yi Jong (), was the 16th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was a grandson of King Seonjo and the eldest son of Prince Jeongwon. He ascended to the throne after leading a ''coup ...

's 27th year of reign, to then Grand Prince Bongrim and Lady Yi of the Gyeongju Yi clan. She is the younger half-sister of King Hyeonjong and the half-aunt to King Sukjong.

Marriage

The 13 year old Princess married the 10 year old Park Pil-seong, son of Park Tae-jang, from the Bannam Park clan on 10 April 1662 lunar calendar; the 3rd year reign of

Hyeonjong of Joseon Hyeonjong (; 14 March 1641 – 17 September 1674), personal name Yi Yeon (), was the 18th monarch of the Joseon of Korea. His reign was mostly marked by heavy conflict among the nation's political factions on various issues, particularly on f ...

. A year later on 4 August 1662, Park was given the title of ''Prince Consort Geumpyeong'' (). At the age of 17 or 18, Princess Suknyeong then gave birth to a daughter in 1667 and named her Park Hui-gyeong.

Death

The Princess later died 4 or 6 years later leaving her husband to live around 80 years more than the Princess, and dying at the age 96 years old on 10 July 1747 lunar calendar; 23rd year reign of

Yeongjo of Joseon Yeongjo (; 31 October 1694 – 22 April 1776), personal name Yi Geum (), was the 21st monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of King Sukjong by his concubine, Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Haeju Choe clan. Before asc ...

. Her mother also outlived her by 27 or 29 years and died at the age of 72 in 1693. In 1666, the 7th year of reign of King Hyojong, "Princess Suknyeong is dead" (''"숙녕 옹주가 죽었다."'') was recorded in the annals. But in 1668, the Princess was once again mentioned in the annals stating she died. It was speculated that the Princess died from the smallpox that had been affecting the palace grounds at that time. In the Joseon Annals, it states that there was an unclear statement on what exact date she died; which brought two different death dates but others say that 1668 is more acceptable since her daughter was born in 1667. The Princess's tomb was firstly located in Sojeokseong-dong, Dong-myeon,

Yangju Yangju (; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Yangju is located south of Dongducheon and north of Uijeongbu, not far from Seoul. In the past, it was one region with Uijeongbu-si, Guri-si, Namyangju-si, Dongducheon-si, and some parts ...

Gyeonggi Province Gyeonggi Province (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Seoul, the nation's largest city and capital, is in the heart of the area but has been separately administered as a provincial-level ''special city'' since 1946. Incheon, ...

and then moved to Songneung-ri, Jingeon-myeon,

Namyangju Namyangju (; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. To the east is Gapyeong County, to the west is Guri, and to the north is Pocheon. Namyangju was originally a southern part of Yangju-gun, but was separated into Namyangju-gun in April ...

Family

*Father:

Hyojong of Joseon Hyojong (; 3 July 1619 – 23 June 1659), personal name Yi Ho (), was the 17th monarch of the Joseon, Joseon dynasty of Korea. He is best known for his plan for an expedition to help China's Ming Dynasty fight against China's Qing dynasty, and ...

(; 3 July 1619 – 23 June 1659) *Mother: Royal Noble Consort An of the Gyeongju Yi clan (; September 1622 – October 1693) *Husband: Park Pil-seong, Prince Consort Geumpyeong (; 1652–1747) * Issue **Daughter: Park Hui-gyeong, Lady Park of the Bannam Park clan (; 1667–?)

References

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