Gwangjong of Goryeo
Gwangjong of Goryeo (Korean: 고려 광종; Hanja: 高麗光宗, 925–975) was a Korean ruler. His real name was Wang So (왕소, 王昭), and his courtesy name was Ilhwa (일화 日華). He was the 4th King and Emperor of the Goryeo Dynasty from 947 to 975.
| Gwangjong of Goryeo | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Goryeo | |
| Reign | 947—975 |
| Predecessor | Jeongjong of Goryeo |
| Successor | Gyeongjong of Goryeo |
| Born | 925 |
| Died | May 30, 975 (aged 49–50) |
| Spouse | Queen Daemok |
| Issue | Gyungjong of Joseon, Queen Mundeok |
| House | House of Wang |
| Father | Taejo of Goryeo |
| Mother | Queen Shinmyungsunseong |
Other websites
- Gwangjong of Goryeo (in Korean)
- Gwangjong De Goryeo Archived 2016-01-24 at the Wayback Machine (in Korean)
- Gwangjong De Goryeo Archived 2012-07-10 at Archive.today (in Korean)
- Gwangjong:Navercast (in Korean)
| Preceded by King Jeongjong |
King of Goryeo 947-975 |
Succeeded by King Gyeongjong |
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