Duke Gangneung


Duke Gangneung, personal name Wang On, was a member of the royal family of Goryeo as the grandson of King Munjong. Through his daughters, he became the father-in-law of the three successive kings and the maternal grandfather of Huijong and Gangjong. He was known before as Marquess Gangneung.

Biography

Ancestors and relatives

Wang On had two older brothers, they were:
  • Wang Ja ; died after became a swordsman.
  • Wang Won ; given title of "Duke Gwangpyeong" and married Princess Ansu, King Sukjong's daughter.

    Biography

Not much information left about his life beside that he received the resident country from his half first cousin and in 1143, he received his royal title as Marquess Gangneung under his half first cousin once removed's command. He was also given 700 Sik-eup and 300 Sik-sil, but eventually died in 1146 and received his new title as Duke Gangneung.

Children and descendants

According to Goryeosa, Wang On had 4 daughters and 2 sons. As the same clan couldn't get married, so the three queens were followed their maternal clan and since his 5 children were all married to King Injong's children, so Wang On and Injong have a five-fold in-law relationship.