Gyeongjong

the 5th king of Goryeo (955–981, r. 975–981)
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Gyeongjong

Summary

Gyeongjong is a human[1]. Born in Korea[2], he… he was born on November 9, 955[3]. He died in Kaesong[4]. He died on August 13, 981[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Gyeongjong's place of birth was Korea[2].
  • Gyeongjong passed away in Kaesong[4].
  • Gyeongjong was born on November 9, 955[3].
  • Gyeongjong died on August 13, 981[5].
  • Gyeongjong is buried at Yeongneung[8].
  • Gyeongjong's father was Gwangjong of Goryeo[9].
  • Gyeongjong's mother was Queen Daemok[10].
  • Among Gyeongjong's spouses was Heonae[11].
  • Gyeongjong was married to Heonsuk[12].
  • Gyeongjong was married to Heonui[13].
  • Among Gyeongjong's spouses was Heonjeong[14].
  • Gyeongjong was married to Daemyeong[15].
  • A child of Gyeongjong was Mokjong[16].
  • Gyeongjong held citizenship in Goryeo[17].
  • Gyeongjong worked as a politician[6].
  • Gyeongjong's religion is recorded as Buddhism[18].
  • Gyeongjong is recorded as male[19].
  • Gyeongjong's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gyeongjong's family name is recorded as Wang[21].
  • Gyeongjong's given name is recorded as Ju[22].
  • Gyeongjong's replaces is recorded as Gwangjong of Goryeo[23].
  • Gyeongjong's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ko', 'text': '왕주'}[24].
  • Gyeongjong's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ko', 'text': '王伷'}[25].
  • Gyeongjong's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ko', 'text': '경종'}[26].
  • Gyeongjong's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ko', 'text': '景宗'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gyeongjong's place of birth was Korea[2]. He was born on November 9, 955[3]. His father was Gwangjong of Goryeo[9]. His mother was Queen Daemok[10].

Career and Affiliations

Gyeongjong worked as a politician[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Heonae[11], an autobiographer[28], 0964–1029[29]; Heonsuk[12], b. 0951[30], of Goryeo[31]; Heonui[13]; Heonjeong[14], 0966–0992[32], of Goryeo[33]; and Daemyeong[15], of Goryeo[34]. A child of Gyeongjong was Mokjong[16]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[18].

Death and Burial

Gyeongjong died on August 13, 981[5]. He died in Kaesong[4]. He is buried at Yeongneung[8].

Why It Matters

Gyeongjong ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Gyeongjong born?

Gyeongjong's place of birth was Korea[2].

Where did Gyeongjong die?

Gyeongjong passed away in Kaesong[4].

Who were Gyeongjong's parents?

Gyeongjong's father was Gwangjong of Goryeo[9]. Gyeongjong's mother was Queen Daemok[10].

Who was Gyeongjong married to?

Gyeongjong's spouses include Heonae[11], Heonsuk[12], Heonui[13], and Heonjeong[14].

What did Gyeongjong do for work?

Gyeongjong worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . pantheon.world. pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial → Yeongneung
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    Family name → Wang
    Country of citizenship → Goryeo
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