Yeongjong of Goryeo


Yeongjong of Goryeo was temporary king of the Korean Goryeo dynasty.

Biography

His first name was Wang Gan, but later he was renamed Wang Chang.
He was Gojong of Goryeo's son, and Marquis of Angyeong. In 1253, he was promoted to Duke of Angyeong. In the years 1253, 1259, 1265 and 1266, he made multiple visits to the Yuan ruler in China as an envoy.
In June 1269, dictator Im Yeon was deposed in favor of Yeongjong.

Family

Consorts:
  1. Deposed Queen Kwon of the Andong Kwon clan
  2. #Wang Hyeon, Prince Hanyang
  3. #Wang Cheong, Prince Ikyang