Uijong of Goryeo

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Uijong of Goryeo
Hangul: 의종
Hanja: 毅宗
Revised Romanization: Uijong
McCune-Reischauer: Euijong
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King Euijong of Goryeo (r. 1146-1170) was the of the 18th monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He liked the advisors but hated the warriors. Therefore, 3 warriors deposed King Euijong and apointed a new king in his place.

He was preceded by Injong (1122–1146) and succeeded by Myeongjong (1170–1197).

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