Prince Heunghwa (Korean: 흥화궁군; Hanja: 興化宮君; lit. Royal Prince from the Heunghwa Palace;[a] died c. 960) was a Korean Royal Prince and the only son of Hyejong of Goryeo and Queen Uihwa.[1] He was both a half nephew and older-brother-in-law of Gwangjong of Goryeo since his 1st younger sister became Gwangjong's 2nd wife.[citation needed]
| Prince Heunghwa | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Goryeo | |
| Died | c.960 Kingdom of Goryeo |
| House | House of Wang |
| Father | Hyejong of Goryeo |
| Mother | Queen Uihwa of the Jincheon Im clan |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 흥화군 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Heunghwa gun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hŭnghw'a kun |
Although Heunghwa was the oldest son and born from the queen, but he was unable to ascend to the throne since he was too young when his father died in 945.[citation needed] So, the throne was taken over by one of his half uncle, Wang Yo and later Wang So. However, after Wang So ascended the throne, the Prince was executed along with his half-cousin, Prince Gyeongchunwon[2] due to the Goryeo Royal Family members' purging which began in 960 (11th year reign of Gwangjong).
In popular culture
edit- Portrayed by Kim Kyoo-min and Seo Hyun-suk in the 2002–2003 KBS TV series The Dawn of the Empire.
Notes
edit- ^ Sometimes Prince Heunghwa (흥화군; 興化君).
References
edit- ^ "혜종 후비 의화왕후 임씨". Goryeosa (in Korean). Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ 박영규 (2000년 3월 25일). 《한권으로 읽는 고려왕조실록》. 들녘. 132쪽. ISBN 89-7527-154-4.