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Hinsu

1050 – 1123

Noblewoman; princess of Goryeo

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About Hinsu

Lived 1050 – 1123 (aged 72–73).

Princess Heungsu (; 1088–1123) was a Goryeo Royal Princess as the second daughter of King Sukjong and Queen Myeongui who later married her uncle's son–Wang Jeong the Count Seunghwa , and received "2,000 sik-eup" (식읍 2,000호) and "300 sik-sil" .

She firstly received her title and honor as a princess in 1102 (7th years reign of her father) and in 1105 (her eldest brother's ascension), she was given the "Sungdeok Palace" as her own mansion. That same year, Heungsu gave birth to her first son and upon hearing this, her eldest brother sent Gim Go on board to gave many gifts to her. According to the records that were left and found, she bore Wang Jeong two sons: Wang Gi and Wang Jae . Meanwhile, the princess died in 1123 (ascension year of her nephew) and her husband died seven years after her in 1130.

Family Father: Sukjong of Goryeo (; 1054 – ?) Grandfather: Munjong of Goryeo (; 1019–1083) Grandmother: Queen Inye of the Incheon Lee clan (; 1026–1092) Mother: Queen Mother Myeongui of the Jeongju Yu clan (; 1058 – ?) Grandfather: Yu Hong (; 1021 – ?) Grandmother: Lady Kim (; 1025 – ?) Husband: Wang Jeong, Count Seunghwa (승화백 왕정, 承化伯 王禎; 1088–1130) Father-in-law, formerly uncle: Wang Yeong, Duke Nakrang (; 1042–1112); son of King Jeonggan. Mother-in-law, formerly aunt: Princess Boryeong (; 1066–1113); daughter of King Munjong and Queen Inye. Issue(s): Son: Wang Gi (; 1105 – ?); married his mother's niece–Princess Seungdeok and became known as "Count Hannam". Son: Wang Jae (왕재, 王梓; 1110–1164)

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Important facts

Born
1050
Birth century
Died
1123
Also known as
Princess Heungsu

Family & relationships

Parent
Queen Myeongui
Parent
Sukjong of Goryeo

People in Hinsu's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hinsu?

noblewoman; princess of Goryeo

When was Hinsu born?

Hinsu was born in 1050.

When did Hinsu die?

Hinsu died in 1123.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hinsu

· Wikidata: Q16185146

· DBpedia: Princess Heungsu

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