Lady Mongryangwon[3] of the Pyeongsan Bak clan[4] (Korean: 몽량원부인 박씨; Hanja: 夢良院夫人 朴氏; lit. 'Lady of the Mongr(n)yang Courtyard') was the daughter of Bak Su-gyeong[5] who became the 29th wife of Taejo of Goryeo.[6] Her aunt became his 26th wife[7] and her cousin became his 28th wife.[8] Her father was excellent in physical appearance, won every time went to war and took part in the fight against Gyeon Hwon while rescued Wang Geon from crisis when he was surrounded by the Later Baekje armies. It was said that he was entrusted with noble title and when Wang Geon paid a tribute to consideration of his servants' merits, Su-gyeong specially trusted with a special gift of 200 yards (200결). Bak's families also maintained their power until the accession of Wang So. However, Wang So soon reorganized the system to strengthen the royal authority and purged the nobles which led Bak to death.
| Lady Mongryangwon | |
|---|---|
| Royal consort of Goryeo | |
| Predecessor | Lady Wolgyeongwon |
| Successor | Lady Haeryangwon |
| Born | ? Pyeongsan, North Hwanghae Province |
| Died | ? Pyeongsan, North Hwanghae Province |
| Spouse | Taejo of Goryeo |
| House | Pyeongsan Bak (by birth) House of Wang (by marriage) |
| Father | Bak Su-gyeong (박수경)[1][2] |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 몽량원부인 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Mongryangwon Buin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Mong'nyangwon Pu'in |
References edit
- ^ Hyun-hee, Lee (2014). 한국의 역사. 04 고려의 건국과 흥성 [History of Korea. 04 Foundation and Rise of Goryeo] (in Korean). Cheong'a Publishing House. ISBN 9788936820312.
- ^ "박수경(朴守卿)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ Sometimes can be "Lady Mongnyangwon".
- ^ "성씨정보 고려 왕후록(王后錄) - 고려의 왕비 :+". Surname Info (in Korean). Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "고려시대 史料 Database". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "고려시대 史料 Database". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "월경원부인". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "고려시대 史料 Database". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved September 4, 2021.
External links edit
- 몽량원부인 on the Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean).