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Hingeong

d. 1176

Noblewoman; princess of Goryeo

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About Hingeong

Princess Heunggyeong (; d. 1176) was a Goryeo Royal Princess as the youngest daughter of King Yejong and Queen Sundeok, also the youngest sister of King Injong.

Biography Biography It seems that she was born after 1109 not long after her older sister, Princess Seungdeok. She was the paternal aunt of the three rulers: Uijong, Myeongjong and Sinjong. Her maternal grandfather was Yi Cha-gyŏm from the powerful Gyeongwon Yi clan.

She was firstly called 'Princess–"gungju" but later on 9 October 1124 changed into Princess–"gongju" . Then, she married Wang Kyŏng, Duke Anpyeong and died in 1176 (6th year reign of King Myeongjong).

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Important facts

Died
1176
Also known as
Princess Heunggyeong

Family & relationships

Parent
Queen Sundeok
Parent
Yejong of Goryeo

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hingeong?

noblewoman; princess of Goryeo

When did Hingeong die?

Hingeong died in 1176.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hingeong

· Wikidata: Q16185132

· DBpedia: Princess Heunggyeong

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