Gyeongjong of Goryeo

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Gyeongjong of Goryeo
Hangul 경종 Hanja 景宗 Revised Romanization Gyeongjong McCune-Reischauer Kyŏngjong
Birth name
Hangul 왕유 Hanja 王伷 Revised Romanization Wang Yu McCune-Reischauer Wang Yu
Courtesy name
Hangul 장민 Hanja 長民 Revised Romanization Jangmin McCune-Reischauer Changmin

Gyeongjong of Goryeo (955-981, r. 975-981) was the fifth ruler of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He was the eldest son of Gwangjong, and was confirmed as Crown Prince in the year of his birth.

Upon rising to the throne, Gyeongjong established the Jeonsigwa (land-allotment system). Later, according to the Goryeo-sa, he avoided politics and royalty, and spent his time cavorting with commoners.

[edit] See also

• List of Goryeo people
• List of Korean rulers
• List of Korea-related topics

Preceded by Gwangjong

Rulers of Korea (Goryeo Dynasty) 975–981

Succeeded by Seongjong