Princess Deongnyeong
Princess Deoknyeong (? – 1375) was a Mongolian princess, queen of Goryeo by marriage to Chunghye of Goryeo. Following her husband's deposition in 1344, she served as regent for her son King Chungmok of Goryeo from 1344 to 1348. She was from the Borjigin clan and the wife of king Chunghye of Goryeo.
| Princess Deoknyeong 덕녕공주 | |||||
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| Queen consort of Goryeo (1st) | |||||
| Tenure | 1330 – 1332 | ||||
| Predecessor | Queen Gongwon | ||||
| Successor | Queen Gongwon | ||||
| Queen consort of Goryeo (2nd) | |||||
| Tenure | 1339 – 1344 | ||||
| Predecessor | Queen Gongwon | ||||
| Successor | Queen Noguk | ||||
| Queen regent of Goryeo | |||||
| Tenure | 1344 – 1348 | ||||
| Born | ? Yuan dynasty | ||||
| Died | 1375 Kaesong, Kingdom of Goryeo | ||||
| Spouse | King Chunghye of Goryeo | ||||
| Issue | King Chungmok of Goryeo Princess Jangnyeong | ||||
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| House | Borjigin | ||||
Biography
Early life
Princess Deoknyeong was born in Yuan dynasty. Her name was Borjigin Irenchenppan. In 1330 she married with Chunghye of Goryeo. In 1337, she gave birth to a prince, the future king Chungmok of Goryeo. She followed the Yuan Dynasty custom of marrying Goryeo princes into the family line.
Regency
In 1344, her husband was deposed. He was succeeded by her son. Due to her son's minority, she became his regent. At the time of her reign, she led the national army and national affairs on behalf of king Chungmok, who was only eight years old. She formally stepped down as regent in 1348.
Later life
Princess Deoknyeong was also involved in political affairs even after her son was succeeded to his majority. Even after the appointment of king Gongmin, she was treated with great hospitality in Goryeo. Princess Deoknyeong died in 1375.
Family
- Husband: King Chunghye of Goryeo (22 February 1315 – 30 January 1344) (고려 충혜왕)
- Son: King Chungmok of Goryeo (15 May 1337 – 25 December 1348) (고려 충목왕)
- Daughter: Princess Jangnyeong (장녕공주)
References
- 덕녕공주 (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia.
| Preceded by Queen Gongwon |
Queen consort of Korea 1330 – 1332 |
Succeeded by Queen Gongwon |
| Preceded by Queen Gongwon |
Queen consort of Korea 1339 – 1344 |
Succeeded by Queen Noguk |