Crown Prince Jeongseong
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| Wang Seok | |
|---|---|
| Prince Jeongseong (정성군, 定城君) | |
| Reign | 1388–1389 |
Yi Bangu as the first Crown Prince of Joseon) | |
| Monarch | King Gongyang (father) |
| Born | Wang Dan Goryeo |
| Died | 1394 Samcheok-si, Gangwon Province, Joseon |
| Spouse |
Lady Yi (m. 1391–1394) |
Royal Consort Sun of the Gyoha No clan | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정성세자 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jeongseong-seja |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'ŏngsŏng-seja |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 왕단, later 왕석 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Wang Dan, later Wang Seok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wang Tan, later Wang Sŏk |
| Childhood name | |
| Hangul | 왕서 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Wang Seo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wang Sŏ |
Crown Prince Jeongseong (died 1394) or known before as Prince Jeongseong, was the first son of
Biography
Early life
Born as Wang Dan (왕단; 王瑞), he was the only son of
Palace life and marriage
In 1390, Seoyeon was opened, a "Sabu" (사부; 師傅) and a "Sihak" (시학; 侍學) were appointed and received Confucian education, there were also Jo Jun (조준) and Yi Seo (이서). The Crown Prince was said to engrossed in Buddhism and on 4 February 1391, he went to "Hoeam Temple" (회암사), where he and his parents prayed all night long. In the next day, Seok offered 1,200 linens (1,200필) to the monks.[1]
On 20 February 1391, there was held the Selection of the Crown Princess Consort (세자빈 간택) and the chosen one was Yi Won-goeng (이원굉)'s daughter from the Incheon Yi clan (인천 이씨).[1] Not long after that, the King gave her a dignitary as her gifts and the white crown bows. Lady Yi then became the Crown Princess Consort (왕세자빈; 王世子嬪) not long after their marriage in the same year.
Meanwhile, after a year since the King decided to move the capital to Hanyang, but changed to Gaegyeong after decided again. Wang Seok then visited "Yangneung" (양릉; 陽陵) and made a sacrifice in Hyosin Hall (효신전; 孝愼殿) to announce the moved capital back to Gaegyeong.
In March, Bongsungdogam (봉숭도감) was installed and he then followed the Crown Prince's Ceremony (세자 책봉례). However, his father tried to enforce the Ceremony inconsistent with the etiquette, so
Affairs with the Ming dynasty
Meanwhile, the Crown Prince was said to be distracted by the issue of joined and made alliance with the Ming dynasty. There were voices of concern that the Ming mightn't rebuke him. The Ming sent their first envoy in April after King Gongyang ascended the throne and demanded that 10,000 horses (1만필) be sold in Goryeo, but Goryeo could not meet the number and only sent 1,500 horses in June (1,500필만).[4] At this time, Wang was reprimanded for not meeting the deadline after sent to the Ming Dynasty, but there was no way for him to respond. Meanwhile, merchants who traded sheep were participate in the envoy to Ipjo and the ambassadors, such as Heo-Eung (허응) filed an appeal in September, insisted that the merchants be excluded from the party.
From September until December, Wang, along with Seol Jang-su (설장수) and others, were left the Ming and went back to Goryeo. On 10 March 1392, while Yi Hyeon (이현; 李玄) already arrived in Goryeo and reports the Crown Prince's expected return date, Wang then returned safely on the 26th and got such as greeting the new year and receiving a golden robes (금직문기의복; 金織文綺衣服).[4]
He was loved by the Ming's Emperor and he treated him to a western tea while honoured Wang as "Marquess" (후; 侯) and "Duke" (공; 公), those made the Emperor also held banquets and feasts five times for several days during the Civil War and was given away the 2 Jeong (2정, 錠) gold, 10 jeong (10정) silver, and 100 pieces of silks (견단 100필) for him.
While returned home in the following years, he was welcomed by the Goryeo official who came out in Sodae Gate (서대문), Gaegyeong. However, all of Ming's given on him, returned to the national treasury by him own and it was said that he stole some of it and secretly bought a gun and gave it to his lover. In April, Wang went back to Jeokgyeong-won (적경원; 積慶園) in Hyosin Hall and he then met
Deposition from the throne and death
In July 1392, Yi Seong-gye eventually deposed King Gongyang and following this, Wang then became Deposed Crown Prince (폐세자; 廢世子) while they exiled to Wonju, but later moved to Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. On 4 March 1394, they were moved again to Samcheok-si and was killed in there.[5] Yi, who was now the new King of the new Joseon dynasty, reported this news to the Ming and after received this news, the Ming finally understood that Wang didn't return safely to Goryeo and instead got killed.
Family
- Father: King Gongyang of Goryeo
- Grandfather: Wang Gyun, Prince Jeongwon
- Grandmother: Princess Boknyeong
- Mother: Consort Sun of the Gyoha No clan
- Grandfather: No-Jin, Prince Changseong
- Grandmother: Consort Myeongui
- Younger sister: Princess Suknyeong; husband: Wang Jib.
- Younger sister: Princess Jeongsin; husband: U Seong-beom.
- Younger sister: Princess Gyeonghwa; husband: Gang Hoe-gye.
- Wife: Crown Princess consort, of the Incheon Yi clan – No issue.
References
- ^ a b c d e "공양왕 왕자 세자 왕석". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ 한국 무예 사료 총서, vol. 3 [A Collection of Korean Martial Arts Materials, vol. 3] (in Korean). University of Michigan: National Folklore Museum. 2005. p. 801.
- ^ "왕의 일가를 책봉하고 사면령을 내리다". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "명에 세자를 하정사로 보내다". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ISBN 9788950976309.
External links
- Crown Prince Jeongseong on Encykorea(in Korean).