Wang Ryung
Appearance
Korean name | |
Hangul | 세조 |
---|---|
Hanja | 世祖 |
Revised Romanization | Sejo |
McCune–Reischauer | Sejo |
Birth name | |
Hangul | 왕륭 |
Hanja | 王隆 |
Revised Romanization | Wang Yung |
McCune–Reischauer | Wang Yung |
Posthumous name | |
Hangul | 위무대왕 |
Hanja | 威武大王 |
Revised Romanization | Wimu-Daewang |
McCune–Reischauer | Wimu Taewang |
Sejo of Goryeo, born Wang Yung (Hanja: 王隆, died 897) was the father of Wang Geon. After his son founded Goryeo as Taejo of Goryeo, he was titled Yonggeon (Hanja: 龍建), Munmyeong (Hanja: 文明).
Life
He was born in Kaesong, as the fourth son of Jakjaegeon (작제건, 作帝建) and Yongnyeo (용녀).
Lineage
- Father: Jakjaegeon
- Mother: Queen Wisu (Hanja: 威肃王后) - Lady Mong (Hanja: 夢夫人)
- Son: Taejo of Goryeo