Princess Hwayu (Korean: 화유옹주; Hanja: 和柔翁主; 29 September 1740 – 21 May 1777[a]), was a royal princess of the Joseon Dynasty and the tenth daughter of Yeongjo of Joseon.[1][2]
| Princess Hwayu 화유옹주 | |
|---|---|
| Princess of Joseon | |
| Born | 29 September 1740 Joseon |
| Died | 21 May 1777 (aged 36) Joseon |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Hwang In-jeon, Lord Changseong (m.1753–1777) |
| Issue | Hwang Ki-ok Lady Hwang |
| Clan | Jeonju Yi clan (by birth) Changwon Hwang clan (by marriage) |
| Dynasty | House of Yi |
| Father | Yeongjo of Joseon |
| Mother | Royal Consort Gwi-in of the Pungyang Jo clan |
| Religion | Korean Buddhism |
Biography
editPrincess Hwayu was born on 29 September 1740 as the second and youngest daughter of King Yeongjo and his concubine, Royal Consort Gwi-in of the Pungyang Jo clan. Her personal name was not recorded in history. She received the title Hwayu in 1746.[3][4]
On 5 December 1752, the marriage between Princess Hwayu and Hwang In-jeon was decided, but the ceremony was stopped because of the death of Princess Hwahyeop.[5]
On February 27, 1753 (29th year of King Yeongjo), she married Hwang In-jeon. After the wedding, King Yeongjo continued to visit the residence of Princess Hwayu.[6][7]
Princess Hwayu and her eldest son suffered from boils, but the latter survived. She later died on 21 May 1777, lunar calendar, and was buried with her husband in Bucheon.[8]
Family
edit- Father - Yi Geum, King Yeongjo of Joseon (31 October 1694 – 22 April 1776)
- Mother
- Biological - Royal Consort Gwi-in of the Pungyang Jo clan (29 October 1707 – 21 October 1780)
- Legal - Queen Jeongseong of the Daegu Seo clan (2 January 1693 – 23 March 1757)
- Sibling(s)
- Unnamed older sister (19 September 1735 – 3 September 1736)
- Husband - Hwang In-jeom, Prince Consort Changseong (창성위 황인점; 昌城尉 黃仁點; 1732–1802)
- Issue
- Son - Hwang Gi-ok (황기옥; 黃基玉; 1756–1794)
- Daughter - Lady Hwang of the Changwon Hwang clan (창원 황씨; 昌原 黃氏; 1759–?)
- Adoptive daughter - Lady Hwang of the Changwon Hwang clan (창원 황씨; 昌原 黃氏; 1801–1827)
Notes
edit- ^ Lunar calendar dates
References
edit- ^ 함, 규진 (2006-10-09). 왕이 못된 세자들 (in Korean). 김영사. ISBN 978-89-349-5348-7.
- ^ 박지원; 김혈조 (2009-09-21). 열하일기 3 (in Korean). 돌베개. ISBN 978-89-7199-623-2.
- ^ 《승정원일기》 996책 (탈초본 54책) 영조 22년 1746년 청 건륭(乾隆) 11년1월 29일 병신.Journal of the Royal Secretariat (in Korean).
- ^ 혜경궁홍씨 (2010). 원본 한중록 (한국고전문학전집 004) (in Korean). 문학동네. ISBN 978-89-546-0892-3.
- ^ Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty, Record of Yeongjo, vol.78, 28th year of Yeongjo's reign
- ^ 홍씨, 혜경궁 (2019-10-29). 한중록 (한국고전문학전집 003) (in Korean). 문학동네. ISBN 978-89-546-2821-1.
- ^ 정병설 (2021-02-26). 권력과 인간: 사도세자의 죽음과 조선 왕실 (in Korean). 문학동네. ISBN 978-89-546-7710-3.
- ^ Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty, Record of Jeongjo, Vol.3