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Sasuk

1065 – 1107

Queen; Korean noblewoman

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About Sasuk

Lived 1065 – 1107 (aged 41–42).

Queen Sasuk of the Gyeongwon Yi clan (; 1065 – 1107) was a Korean Goryeo queen consort as the second wife of her first cousin, King Seonjong of Goryeo, and the mother of his successor, King Heonjong. She was the Regent of Goryeo during the minority of her son in 1094 and 1095. Princess Wonsin, Princess Janggyeong, Yi Cha-gyŏm, and Yi Cha-ryang were her first cousins while Lady Jeongsin was her first cousin once removed.

Biography Marriage and Palace life She married Seonjong, the second son of her aunt, Queen Inye, when he was still Duke Gukwon and then became Concubine of Duke Gukwon . But after his first wife's death, she formally became Duchess Consort Gukwon and lived in the Duke's manor until his ascension. In 1083, he ascended the throne and following this, she was given the royal title of Consort Yeonhwa while living in Yeonhwa Palace . They later had a son in June 1084 and 2 daughters. But, misfortune befell on them with their eldest daughter died too early after birth

Afterlife King Sukjong's eldest son, King Yejong buried her in Illeung tomb, Gaeseong, along with her husband and held her ritual.

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Posthumous name In April 1140 (18th year reign of King Injong), name Jeong-hwa was added. In October 1253 (40th year reign of King Gojong), name Gwang-suk was added to her posthumous name too.

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Important facts

Born
1065
Birth century
Died
1107

Family & relationships

Spouse
Seonjong of Goryeo
Child
Heonjong of Goryeo
Child
Princess Suan (Seonjong)

People in Sasuk's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sasuk?

queen; Korean noblewoman

When was Sasuk born?

Sasuk was born in 1065.

When did Sasuk die?

Sasuk died in 1107.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sasuk

· Wikidata: Q11668135

· DBpedia: Queen Sasuk

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