Daejong

Daejong of Goryeo (died 969; born Wang Uk) was a Goryeo Royal Prince as the only son of King Taejo and Queen Sinjeong, elder brother of Queen Daemok and father of King Seongjong. Through his children, he became the grandfather of Queen Wonyong and maternal grandfather to both Mokjong and Hyeonjong. He married his half younger sister and had 3 sons and 3 daughters. However, both of them died in 969 and their young children were raised by his mother. After Gyeongjong's death, Uk's second son, Wang Chi, ascended the throne as Seongjong and then gave posthumous name and temple name to his late parent. He and his wife were buried in Taereung Tomb (태릉, 泰陵). Family Parents Father: Taejo of Goryeo (31 January 877 – 4 July 943) Mother: Queen Sinjeong of the Hwangju Hwangbo clan (d.19 August 983) Consorts and their respective issue(e): Queen Seonui (Goryeo) of the Chŏngju Yu clan Crown Prince Hyodeok, first son Seongjong of Goryeo (15 January 961 – 29 November 997), second son Prince Gyeongjang, third son Unnamed princess, first daughter Queen Heonjeong of the Hwangju Hwangbo clan (d. 993), third daughter Queen Heonae of the Hwangju Hwangbo clan (964 – 20 January 1029), second daughter Posthumous name In April 1002 (5th year reign of King Mokjong), name Hwa-gan (화간, 和簡) was added. In March 1014 (5th year reign of King Hyeonjong), name Gong-sin (공신, 恭愼) was added. In April 1027 (18th year reign of King Hyeonjong), name Hyeon-heon (현헌, 顯獻) was added to his Posthumous name.