Chang of Goryeo

33rd King of Goryeo (r. 1388–1389)
King Chang of Goryeo
고려 창
高麗 昌
King of Goryeo
Reign1388–1389
Coronation1388
PredecessorU of Goryeo
SuccessorGongyang of Goryeo
BornWang Chang
(1380-09-06)6 September 1380[1]
Gaegyeong, Goryeo
Died31 December 1389(1389-12-31) (aged 9)
Ganghwa-do, Goryeo
HouseWang
FatherU of Goryeo
MotherRoyal Consort Geun of the Goseong Yi clan
ReligionBuddhism
Chang of Goryeo
Hangul
창왕
Hanja
昌王
Revised RomanizationChang-wang
McCune–ReischauerCh'ang-wang
Birth name
Hangul
왕창
Hanja
王昌
Revised RomanizationWang Chang
McCune–ReischauerWang Ch'ang

King Chang of Goryeo (6 September 1380 – 31 December 1389) was the 33rd and youngest ruler of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. His life and death is often compared with Grand Prince Yeongchang.[2]

Biography

Prince Chang was the only son of King U and Royal Consort Geun of the Goseong Yi clan, daughter of Yi Rim.[3] King U was forced from power after Yi Seong-gye mutinied in 1388, and King Chang was put on the throne in his stead.[4]

During his reign from June 1388 to November 1389, Chang experienced a great chaos of reforms. There were two factions: one wanted a conservational reform, and the other wanted a radical reform. The former was led by Cho Min-su [ko] (曺敏修), and Yi Saek, and the latter was led by Yi Seong-gye, and Jeong Do-jeon. King Chang tried to arbitrate the two fractions. However, as Yi Saek lost his political power following the impeachment of Yi Sung-yin, King Chang lost his authority, making Yi Seong Gye the most powerful man in Goryeo.[3]

In November 1389, there was a rumor that former King U tried to assassinate Yi Seong-gye.[5] This provided the reason for abdication of King Chang.[3]

King Chang was assassinated, together with his father, shortly after the ascension of Gongyang, whilst in exile.[6] King Chang was 9 years of age.[7]

Monarchs of Korea
Goryeo
  1. Taejo 918–943
  2. Hyejong 943–945
  3. Jeongjong (定宗) 945–949
  4. Gwangjong 949–975
  5. Gyeongjong 975–981
  6. Seongjong 981–997
  7. Mokjong 997–1009
  8. Hyeonjong 1009–1031
  9. Deokjong 1031–1034
  10. Jeongjong (靖宗) 1034–1046
  11. Munjong 1046–1083
  12. Sunjong 1083
  13. Seonjong 1083–1094
  14. Heonjong 1094–1095
  15. Sukjong 1095–1105
  16. Yejong 1105–1122
  17. Injong 1122–1146
  18. Uijong 1146–1170
  19. Myeongjong 1170–1197
  20. Sinjong 1197–1204
  21. Huijong 1204–1211
  22. Gangjong 1211–1213
  23. Gojong 1213–1259
  24. Wonjong 1259–1274
  25. Chungnyeol 1274–1308
  26. Chungseon 1308–1313
  27. Chungsuk 1313–1330; 1332–1339
  28. Chunghye 1330–1332; 1339–1344
  29. Chungmok 1344–1348
  30. Chungjeong 1348–1351
  31. Gongmin 1351–1374
  32. U 1374–1388
  33. Chang 1388–1389
  34. Gongyang 1389–1392
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References

  1. ^ Jeong In-ji, ed. (1451). "Biographies, vol. 47". 고려사 [Goryeosa]. Vol. 134. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  2. ^ "창왕과 영창대군이 죽은 강화 살창리마을". 지역N문화 (in Korean). Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c 우리역사넷. "망국의 소용돌이 속에서 비운의 왕으로 전락하다". contents.history.go.kr. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  4. ^ "Choe Yeong, the Victorious General of Goryeo Dynasty". KBS World. February 4, 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  5. ^ 김, 성철. "고려 우왕과 영비 그리고 창왕의 유비". The Namhae Times. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  6. ^ 김, 성철 (July 18, 2013). "고려 우왕의 죽음과 제2비 영비의 절의". The Namhae Times. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  7. ^ Yi Eunsik 이은식 (2008). 이야기 고려 왕조 실록 [Tales from the veritable records of Goryeo] (in Korean). Seoul: Cheongmoksan. p. 450. ISBN 9788996152415.

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Chang of Goryeo
Born: 6 September 1381 Died: 31 December 1389
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Goryeo
1388–1389 		Succeeded by