Sunjong of Goryeo

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Sunjong of Goryeo
Hangul 순종 Hanja 順宗 Revised Romanization Sunjong McCune-Reischauer Sunjong
Birth name
Hangul 왕훈 Hanja 王勳 Revised Romanization Wang Hun McCune-Reischauer Wang Hun
Courtesy name
Hangul 의공 Hanja 義恭 Revised Romanization Uigong McCune-Reischauer Ŭigong

Sunjong of Goryeo (1047-1083, r. 1083) was briefly the 12th ruler of Goryeo. He was the eldest son of Munjong and the older brother of Seonjong. He had been confirmed as heir to the throne in 1054. However, he died within a year of his ascension in 1083.

[edit] See also

• List of Korean monarchs
• List of Goryeo people
• Goryeo

Preceded by Munjong

Rulers of Korea (Goryeo Dynasty) 1083

Succeeded by Seonjong