Munjong of Goryeo


Munjong, personal name Wang Hwi, was the 11th monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea.
King Munjong was born in 1019 and reigned from 1046 until his death in 1083. During his reign, the central government of Goryeo gained complete authority and power over local lords. Munjong, and later kings, emphasized the importance of civilian leadership over the military. Munjong expanded Korea's borders northward to the Yalu and Tumen Rivers and built many forts to guard the northern border.
Munjong's fourth son, Uicheon, became a Buddhist priest who founded the Cheontae as an independent school of Buddhism. During Munjong's reign, academic physician officers first appeared in Goryeo, and Goryeo's medicinal exams were often used as a pathway by the commoners for societal advancement. Additionally, during Munjong's reign many Chinese medicine books entered Goryeo through the Song Dynasty of China.

Family

  1. Queen Inpyeong of the Ansan Kim clan, half younger sister – No issue.
  2. Queen Inye of the Gyeongwon Yi clan
  3. #Crown Prince Wang Hun, 1st son
  4. #Wang Un, Marquis Gukwon, 2nd son
  5. #Wang Ong, Duke Gyerim, 3rd son
  6. #Wang Hu, 4th son – a monk.
  7. #Wang Su, Duke Sangan, 5th son
  8. #Wang T'aeng, 6th son – a monk.
  9. #Wang Pi, Marquess Geumgwan, 7th son
  10. #Wang Ŭm, Marquess Byeonhan, 8th son
  11. #Wang Ch'im, Marquess Nakrang, 9th son
  12. #Wang Kyŏng, 10th son – a monk.
  13. #Princess Jeokgyeong, 1st daughter
  14. #Princess Boryeong, 2nd daughter
  15. #3rd daughter
  16. #4th daughter
  17. Worthy Consort Ingyeong of the Gyeongwon Yi clan
  18. #Wang To, Duke Joseon, 11th son
  19. #Wang Su, Duke Buyeo, 12th son
  20. #Wang Yu, Duke Jinhan, 13th son
  21. Worthy Consort Injeol of the Gyeongwon Yi clan
  22. #5th daughter
  23. #6th daughter
  24. Virtuous Consort Inmok of the Gyeongju Kim clan
  25. #''7th daughter''