Chungjeong of Goryeo
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Chungjeong of Goryeo (1337?-1351, r. 1348-1351) was the 30th ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He ruled at a time when the country was under the close control of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, and was enthroned by imperial edict at the age of 12. During Chungjeong's brief reign, he politics of the court were controlled by powerful relatives of the royal family, including his mother's relative Yun Si-u and the retainer Bae Jeon. In addition, the country endured heavy Japanese pirate raids beginning in 1349.
Chungjeong's uncle Wang Gi secured imperial favor and married a Yuan daughter, Princess Nosuk. Shortly thereafter Chungjeong was slain, and Wang Gi ascended the throne as King Gongmin.
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| Preceded by Chungmok |
Rulers of Korea (Goryeo Dynasty) 1348-1351 |
Succeeded by Gongmin |
