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Wang Gye

d. 1062

Korean prince

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About Wang Gye

Wang Gye was a Korean.

Marquess Gaeseong (; d. 1062), personal name Wang Kae was a Korean Royal Prince as the third and youngest son of Jeongjong of Goryeo and Queen Yongui. Due to his father's death when he was young, so he was raised and brought up into the Palace by his half-uncle, Munjong of Goryeo.

In 1052, he became the preceptor in Dongsam Temple, Gaebu and appointed as Sangseoryeong to work in Sangju State with his new title as Marquess Gaeseong . At the same time, he also received 2.000 sik-eup . Then became Jainborijwahwagongsin . He later died in 1062 and received his posthumous name Sinsang .

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Important facts

Nationality
Also known as
Marquess Gaeseong

Family & relationships

Parent
Jeongjong, 10th monarch of Goryeo
Parent
Queen Yongui

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wang Gye?

Korean prince

When did Wang Gye die?

Wang Gye died on 28 August 1062.

What nationality was Wang Gye?

Wang Gye was Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wang Gye

· Wikidata: Q12583245

· DBpedia: Marquess of Gaeseong

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