Reign 1389-1392 Predecessor Chang of Goryeo Successor Taejo of Joseon | Name Gongyang Goryeo Father wang gyun | |
Born 9 March 1345 ( 1345-03-09 ) Died May 17, 1394, Samcheok, South Korea Similar People Taejo of Joseon, Myeongjong of Joseon, Cheoljong of Joseon, Sunjong of Korea, Jungjong of Joseon | ||
King Gongyang of Goryeo (9 March 1345 – 17 May 1394, r. 1389 – 1392) was the 34th and final ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was deposed by Yi Seonggye, who then established the Joseon Dynasty.
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Biography
King Gongyang was a seventh-generation descendant of Sinjong of Goryeo, and the son of Wang Gyun. He married the daughter of No Chaek, Sun-bi of the No clan. In 1389, Yi Seonggye's supporters forced King Chang from the throne and enthroned King Gongyang in his stead. This faction went on to oversee the events of King Gongyang's brief reign, including the assassinations of King Gongyang's predecessors, King U and King Chang.
After the murder of Jeong Mong-ju, the last major supporter of the Goryeo kings, King Gongyang was deposed and the Goryeo dynasty came to the end. He was at first exiled to Wonju, then went to Samcheok where he died.
Family
- Royal Consort Sun-Bi of the Gyoha No clan (? – 1394) (순비 노씨)
- Wang Seok, Crown Prince Jeongseong (? – 1394) (정성군 왕석)
- Princess Suknyeong (숙녕궁주)
- Princess Jeongshin (? – 1421) (정신궁주)
- Princess Gyeeonghwa (경화궁주)