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Wangyeon Nakranggon

1043 – 1112

Goryeo royal family

Civilian official
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About Wangyeon Nakranggon

Lived 1043 – 1112 (aged 68–69). Wangyeon Nakranggon was a Korean civilian official.

Duke Nakrang (; 1043–1112), personal name Wang Yeong was a Goryeo Royal family member as the youngest grandson of King Hyeonjong from his 4th son, Wang Gi. Through his wife, he became a nephew and son-in-law to King Munjong at the same time, which he honoured as a "Count" before became "Duke". He was also one of Queen Jeongui's brother.

In 1069, his father, Wang Gi died and posthumously honoured as King Jeonggan by Munjong own. Before his death in 1061, "Gyowi" , "Geosin" and others prepared a conspiracy case of an attempt to abolished Munjong and established Gi as the new king. Then, it was discovered in 1072 and as a result, all of the late Duke Pyeongyang's honorable titles and status while alive were stripped, and Wang Jin (Yeong's elder brother) got exiled to the Haenam. However, since Wang Yeong was too young at this time, so he didn't get punished.

He later married his first cousin (his uncle's daughter), Princess Boryeong and became Count Nakrang along with appointed as a Susado . After King Heonjong's ascension, Yeong became Gaebuuidongsamsa and Marquess Nakrang . Then, during King Sukjong's reign, Yeong became Suchunggongsin and Duke Nakrang . As a Sutaewi , he then was given 2,000 Sik-eup and 300 Siksilbong .

Wang Yeong died in 1112 at the age of 70s and name Gyeongan was given as his posthumous name, while his wife died a year later. Together, they had 2 sons, the elder was Wang Jeong who would marry King Sukjong's second daughter and the younger was Wang Ji who would held some official positions during King Yejong's reign.

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Important facts

Born
1043
Birth century
Died
1112
Occupation
Civilian official
Nationality
Also known as
Duke Nakrang, Duke Nangnang

Family & relationships

Spouse
Princess Boryeong
Parent
King Jeonggan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Wangyeon Nakranggon's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wangyeon Nakranggon?

Goryeo royal family (1043-1112 )

When was Wangyeon Nakranggon born?

Wangyeon Nakranggon was born in 1043.

When did Wangyeon Nakranggon die?

Wangyeon Nakranggon died in 1112.

What was Wangyeon Nakranggon's occupation?

Wangyeon Nakranggon was a civilian official.

What nationality was Wangyeon Nakranggon?

Wangyeon Nakranggon was Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wangyeon Nakranggon

· Wikidata: Q16904075

· DBpedia: Duke Nakrang

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