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Hyeonjong of Goryeo


 

Hyeonjong of Goryeo (992-1031, r. 1010-1031) was the 8th ruler of the medieval Korean Goryeo dynasty. He was a grandson of Taejo of Goryeo. He was appointed by the military leader Gang Jo, whom the previous king Mokjong had called upon to destroy a plot by Kim Chi-yang.

Related Topics:
Goryeo - Taejo of Goryeo - Gang Jo - Mokjong - Kim Chi-yang

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In 1013, Hyeonjong ordered the compilation of a dynastic history of Goryeo. Running to 36 volumes, it was destroyed a few decades later by Khitan invaders.

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