Family tree of Korean monarchs

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The following is a family tree of Korean monarchs.

Goguryeo

Goguryeo monarchs' family tree
House of Go
Dongmyeong
King of Goguryeo
(58 BC–19 BC)
r. 37 BC–19 BC
? House of Buyeo
Yuri
(38 BC–18 AD)
r. 19 BC–18 AD
Biryu Onjo
of Baekje
?
Daemusin
(4–44)
r. 18–44
Minjung
(?–48)
r. 44–48
Go Jaesa Kingdom of
Baekje
Mobon
(32–53)
r. 48–53
Taejodae
(47–165)
r. 53–146
Chadae
(71–165)
r. 146–165
Sindae
(89–179)
r. 165–179
Sansang
(?–227)
r. 197–227
Gogukcheon
(?–197)
r. 179–197
Dongcheon
(209–248)
r. 227–248
Jungcheon
(224–270)
r. 248–270
Seocheon
(?–292)
r. 270–292
Bongsang
(?–300)
r. 292–300
Go Dol-go
Micheon
(?–331)
r. 300–331
Gogugwon
?-331-371
Sosurim
?-371-384
Gogugyang
?-384-391
Gwanggaeto
the Great

374-391-412
Jangsu
394-412-491
Go Joda
Munja
?-491-519
Anjang
?-519-531
Anwon
?-531-545
Yangwon
?-545-559
Pyeongwon
?-559-590
Yeongyang
?-590-618
Yeongnyu
?-618-642
Go Daeyang
Bojang
?-642-
668
-682
Go Deokmu

Baekje

Monarchs of Baekje family tree
Onjo
36-18-28
Daru
9-28-77
Giru
?-77-128
Gaeru
?-128-166
Goi
?-234-286
Chogo
?-166-214
Chaekgye
?-286-298
Gusu
?-214-234
Bunseo
?-298-304
Biryu
?-304-344
Saban
?-234-?
Gye
?-344-346
Geunchogo
?-346-375
Geungusu
?-375-384
Jinsa
?-385-392
Chimnyu
?-384-385
Asin
?-392-405
Jeonji
?-405-420
Guisin
404-420-427
Biyu
?-427-455
Gaero
?-455-475
Gonji
?-477
Munju
?-475-477
Dongseong
?-479-501
Samgeun
465-477-479
Muryeong
461-501-523
Seong
?-523-554
Hye
527-598-599
Wideok
525-554-598
Beop
?-599-600
Mu
580-600-641
Uija
599-641-660
Buyeo Yung
615-682
Buyeo Pung
?-660-663-?

Silla

Silla (57 BC – 935 CE) was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the early years, Silla was ruled by the Pak, Sǒk, and Kim families. Rulers of Silla had various titles, including Isageum, Maripgan, and Daewang. Like some Baekje kings, some declared themselves emperor.

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Silla monarchs family tree
Hyeokgeose
b.69BC-d.4 AD
r.57BC–
4 AD1
Namhae
d.24
r.4–24CE2
Kim Alji
Yuri
d.57
r.24-573
Lady
Ahyo
Talhae
d.80
r.57-804
Seonghan
Ilseong
d.154
r.134–1547
Pasa
d.112
r.80–1125
昔仇鄒金阿道
Adalla
d.184
r.154–1848
Jima
d.134
r.112–1346
Beolhyu
d.196
r.184–1969
金首留
朴碧芳GoljeongImae金郁甫
朴武英 Jobun
d.247
r.230–24711
Cheomhae
d.261
r.247-26112
Naehae
d.230
r. 196–23010
Gudo
朴判得 Yurye
d.298
r.284-29814
昔乞淑光明夫人Seok Uro Michu
r.262-28413
金末仇Kim
Daeseoji
朴光欽 Girim
d.310
r.298-31015
Heulhae
d.356
r.310–35616
Naemul
d.402
r.356–40217
Silseong
d.417
r.402–41718
朴美一 Nulji
r.417–45819
金卜好金未斯欣
朴乃物 Jabi
d.479
r.458-47920
Galmunwang
Kim Seupbo
金仇天
朴相建 Soji
r.479–50021
Jijeung
b.437–d.514
r.500-51422
金柒夫
朴仁燁 Beopheung
b.487-d.540
r.514–54023
Ipjong
d.537
金真宗金順元
朴啓輔 Jinheung
b.526-d.576
r.540-57624
金依忠金欽運
朴明信Dongryun
d.572
Jinji
d.579
r.576 - 57925
金斯多含金摩次
朴貞環 Jinpyeong
b.567-632
r.579 -63226
Galmunwang
Guk-ban
Galmunwang
Baekban
Kim Yongsu金元訓玄聖王
金法宣
朴露兼 Seondeok
d.647
r.632 - 64727
Jindeok (Chindŏk)
r.647-65428
Muyeol
b.604–d.661
r.654–66129
神英王
金義寬
朴楠善 Kim Yushin
b.595-d.673
Lady
Jiso
Munmu
b.626–d.681
r.661–68130
Kim Inmun
b.629-d.694
興平王
金魏文
朴金山 Sinmun
r.681–69231
Hyoyang
朴應瓚 Hyoso
b.687-d.702
r.692–70232
Seongdeok
r.702–73733
Wonseong
d.798
r.785-79838
朴德興 Hyoseong
d.742
r.737-74234
Gyeongdeok
r.742-76535
Lady
Saso
Haechan
Kim Hyobang
Kim
Ingyeom
惠康王
Kim Ye-yŏng
朴大寧 Hyegong
b.758–d.780
r.765–78036
Seondeok
d.785
r.780–78537
Soseong
d.800
r.798–80039
Heondeok
d.826
r.809–82641
Kim
Chunggong
Heungdeok
777-836
r.826–83642
Kim
Gyun-jung
d.836
Kim
Heon-jeong
朴尼淳 Aejang
b.788–d.809
r.800–80940
Minae
b.817-d.839
r.838–83944
Sinmu
b.787-d.839
r.83945
Heonan
d.861
r.857–86147
Huigang
d.838
r.836–83843
朴隆釗 Munseong
d. 857
r.839–85746
Kim Kye-myŏng
朴之坤朴元弘弘毅王
金安
惠成王
Kim Wi-hong
Gyeongmun
b.841-d.875
r.861–87548
朴成順成武王
朴順弘
朴文官睿興王
金敏恭
Heongang
c.861-d.886
r.875–88649
Jeonggang
c.863-d.887
r.886–88750
Jinseong
c.865-d.897
r.887–89751
Daeachan
Park Ye–gyeom
貞和夫人興廉王
朴文元
水宗宣興王
金實虹
Hyogong
b.883-d.912
r.897–91252
Sindeok
d.917
r.912–91753
Princess
Uiseong
聖僖王
大尊
懿興王
金仁慶
Gyeongae
d.927
r.924–92755
Gyeongmyeong
d.924
r.917–92454
長沙宅Kim
Hyojong
Princess
Gyea
Gyeongsun
c.897-d.978
r.927–93556
Maui
Notes:

    Balhae

    Balhae (698-926) was an ancient Korean kingdom established after the fall of Goguryeo. Balhae occupied southern parts of Northeast China, Primorsky Krai, and the northern part of the Korean Peninsula.

    Balhae monarchs' family tree
    Dae
    Jungsang

    ?-698
    Go
    ?-698-719
    Dae Ya-bal
    Mu
    ?-719-737
    Dae Won-gi
    Mun
    ?-737-793
    Dae Won-ui
    ?-793
    Dae
    Gwangdeok
    Dae
    Goeng-rim
    Gang
    ?-794-809
    Seon
    ?-818-830
    Seong
    ?-793-794
    Jeong
    ?-809-812
    Hui
    ?-812-817
    Gan
    ?-817-818
    Dae Deok
    Dae Ijin
    ?-830-857
    Geonhwang
    ?-857-871
    Hyeonseok
    ?-871-894
    Dae Wihae
    ?-894-907
    Dae Inseon
    ?-907-926

    Goryeo

    The Goryeo dynasty ruled in Korea from 918 to 1392. It comprised 34 kings in 17 generations. What follows is, first, a selective genealogy of the reigning Wang clan, [1] and second, a table showing the relations between the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty and Goryeo royalty. [2]

    Royal Wang clan
    Wang Ryung
    d. 897
    Sejo
    Wang Geon
    877–943

    Taejo
    r. 918–9431
    Wang Mu
    912–945

    Hyejong
    r. 943–9452
    Wang Yo
    923–949

    Jeongjong
    r. 945–9493
    Wang So
    925–975

    Gwangjong
    r. 949–9754
    Wang Uk
    Daejong
    d. 969
    Wang Uk
    Anjong
    d. 996
    Prince Hyoeun
    Prince
    Heunghwa

    ?–960
    Prince
    Gyeongchun
    Wang Ju
    955–981

    Gyeongjong
    r. 975–9815
    Prince
    Hyodeok
    Wang Chi
    960–997

    Seongjong
    r. 981–9976
    Wang Sun
    992–1031

    Hyeonjong
    r. 1009–10318
    Wang Song
    980–1009

    Mokjong
    r. 997–10097
    Wang Heum
    1016–1034

    Deokjong
    r. 1031–10349
    Wang Hyeong
    1018–1046

    Jeongjong
    r. 1034–104610
    Wang Hwi
    1019–1083

    Munjong
    r. 1046–108311
    Wang Bang
    Prince
    Aesang
    Wang Hun
    1047–1083

    Sunjong
    r. 108312
    Wang Un
    1049–1094

    Seonjong
    r. 1083–109413
    Wang Hui
    1054–1105

    Sukjong
    r. 1095–110515
    Uicheon
    b. 1055 – d. 1101
    Wang Uk
    1084–1097

    Heonjong
    r. 1094–109514
    Wang Yun
    Prince
    Hansan
    Wang U
    1079–1122

    Yejong
    r. 1105–112216
    Wang Hae
    1109–1146

    Injong
    r. 1122–114617
    Wang Hyeon
    1127–1173

    Uijong
    r. 1146–117018
    Wang Ho
    1131–1202

    Myeongjong
    r. 1170–119719
    Wang Tak
    1144–1204

    Sinjong
    r. 1197–120420
    Wang Ki
    Crown Prince
    Hyoryong

    1149–?
    Wang O
    1152–1213

    Gangjong
    r. 1211–121322
    Wang Yeong
    1181–1237

    Huijong
    r. 1204–121121
    Wang Seo
    Prince
    Yangyang
    Wang Jeol
    1192–1259

    Gojong
    r. 1213–125923
    Wang Ji
    Prince
    Changwon

    1197–1262
    Wang In
    Wang Sik
    1214–1274

    Wonjong
    r. 1259–127424
    Wang Chang
    1223-?

    Yeongjong
    r. 1269
    Wang
    Yeong
    Wang Geo
    1236–1308

    Chungnyeol
    r. 1274–130825
    Wang Yi
    Prince
    Siyang

    ?-1266
    Wang Jong
    Prince
    Sunan
    Wang Bun
    d. 1291
    Wang Jang
    1275–1325

    Chungseon
    r. 1308–131326
    Wang Yu
    Prince
    Sunhwa
    ?-1360
    Prince Hyohwi
    Wang Man
    1294–1339

    Chungsuk
    r. 1313–1330;
    1332–133927
    Wang Gam
    Prince
    Gwangreung

    ?–1310
    Wang Hye
    Prince
    Deokheung

    1314–1367
    Wang Gyun Wang HuiWang Yeon
    Wang Jeong
    1315–1344

    Chunghye
    r. 1330–1332;
    1339–134428
    Prince
    Yongsan

    1325–1341
    Wang Jeon
    1330–1374

    Gongmin
    r. 1351–137431
    Wang Yo
    1345–1394

    Gongyang
    r. 1389–139234
    Wang U
    Wang Seok-Gi
    1341–1375
    Wang Hun
    1337–1348

    Chungmok
    r. 1344–134829
    Wang Jeo
    1338–1351

    Chungjeong
    r. 1348–135130
    Wang U
    1365–1389

    U
    r. 1374–138832
    Wang Seok
    Crown Prince
    Jeongseong

    ?–1394
    Wang JeWang Chang
    1381–1389

    Chang
    r. 1388–138933

    Marriage relations with Mongol Empire

    Yuan dynasty - Goryeo marriage relations
    Kublai Khan
    1215–1294
    Khagan 1260–71

    Shizu
    of Yuan

    r. 1271–1294
    Zhenjin
    (1243–1285)
    AoluchiHugechi Princess
    Jeguk

    1259–1297
    Chungnyeol
    of Goryeo

    (r. 1274–1308)25
    Darmabala
    d. 1292

    Shunzong 顺宗
    Kamala
    (d. 1302)
    Temür BuhuaEsen Temür Chungseon
    of Goryeo

    (r. 1308–1313)26
    Emperor Wuzong
    of Yuan

    r. 1307–1311
    Amuge Princess
    Gyeguk

    (d. 1315)
    Shuosiban Princess
    Bokguk

    (d. 1319)
    Chungsuk
    of Goryeo

    (r. 1313–1330;
    1332–1339)27
    Emperor
    Mingzong
    of Yuan

    r. 1329
    Boluo Temür Princess
    Joguk

    1308–1325
    Princess
    Deoknyeong

    ?– 1375
    Chunghye
    of Goryeo

    (r. 1330–1332;
    1339–1344)28
    Gongmin
    of Goryeo

    (r. 1351–1374)31
    Empress Gi
    1315–
    1369/70
    Emperor
    Huizong
    of Yuan

    r. 1333–1368/70
    Princess
    Noguk

    (d. 1365)
    Chungmok
    of Goryeo

    (r. 1344–1348)29
    Notes:

      Joseon and Korean Empire

      House of Yi/Joseon Kings family tree

      – – – – – – - The dashed lines denote the adoptions

      (?–1274)
      Yi Ansa
      (Mokjo)
      (?–?)
      Yi Haengri
      (Ikjo)
      (?–1342)
      Yi Chun
      (Dojo)
      (1315–1360)
      Yi Jachun
      (Hwanjo)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      KING OF
      JOSEON
      (1335–1408)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Taejo
      r. 1392–1398(1)
      (1357–1419)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Jeongjong
      r. 1398–1400(2)
      (1367–1422)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Taejong
      r. 1400–1418(3)
      [note 1]
      (1397–1450)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Sejong
      the Great

      r. 1418–1450(4)
      (1414–1452)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Munjong
      r. 1450–1452(5)
      (1417–1468)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Sejo
      r. 1455–1468(7)
      (1441–1457)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Danjong
      r. 1452–1455(6)
      (1438–1457)
      Crown Prince
      Uigyeong
      (1450–1469)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Yejong
      r. 1468–1469(8)
      (1457–1494)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Seongjong
      r. 1469–1494(9)
      (1476–1506)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Yeonsangun
      r. 1494–1506(10)
      [note 2]
      (1486–1544)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Jungjong
      r. 1506–1544(11)
      (1515–1545)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Injong
      r. 1544–1545(12)
      (1530–1559)
      Deokheung
      Daewongun
      (1534–1567)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Myeongjong
      r. 1545–1567(13)
      (1552–1608)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Seonjo
      r. 1567–1608(14)
      (1575–1641)
      Coat of Arms of Early Joseon Dynasty.svg
      Gwanghaegun
      r. 1608–1623(15)
      [note 2]
      (1580–1619)
      Prince
      Jeongwon
      (1598–1624)
      Prince
      Heungan
       [ ko ]
      [note 3]
      (1595–1649)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Injo
      r. 1623–1649(16)
      [note 4]
      (1599–1615)
      Grand Prince
      Neungchang
      (1619–1659)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Hyojong
      r. 1649–1659(17)
      (1622–1658)
      Grand Prince
      Inpyeong
      (1641–1674)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Hyeonjong
      r. 1659–1674(18)
      (1639–1670)
      Prince
      Boknyeong
       [ ko ]
      (1661–1720)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Sukjong
      r. 1674–1720(19)
      (1661–1722)
      Prince
      Uiwon
       [ ko ]
      (1688–1724)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Gyeongjong
      r. 1720–1724(20)
      (1694–1776)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Yeongjo
      r. 1724–1776(21)
      (1699–1719)
      Prince
      Yeollyeong
      (1693–1763)
      Prince
      Anheung
       [ ko ]
      (1719–1728)
      Crown Prince
      Hyojang
      (1735–1762)
      Crown Prince
      Sado
      (1728–1796)
      Yi Jin-ik  [ ko ]
      (1752–1800)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Jeongjo
      r. 1776–1800(22)
      (1754–1801)
      Prince Euneon
      (1755–1771)
      Prince
      Eunsin
      (1752–1822)
      Yi Byeong-won  [ ko ]
      (1790–1834)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Sunjo
      r. 1800–1834(23)
      (1785–1841)
      Jeongye
      Daewongun
      (1788–1836)
      Prince
      Namyeon
       [ ko ]
      (1809–1830)
      Crown Prince
      Hyomyeong
      (1831–1864)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Cheoljong
      r. 1849–1864(25)
      (1821–1898)
      Heungseon
      Daewongun
      (1827–1849)
      Coat of Arms of Joseon Korea.svg
      Heonjong
      r. 1834–1849(24)
      Imperial Seal of the Korean Empire.svg
      EMPEROR OF
      KOREA
      (1852–1919)
      Imperial Seal of the Korean Empire.svg
      Gojong
      (Gwangmu)

      r.K 1864–1897
      r.E 1897–1907(26)

      [note 5]
      (1874–1926)
      Imperial Seal of the Korean Empire.svg
      Sunjong
      (Yunghui)

      r. 1907–1910(27)
      [note 6]
      (1877–1955)
      Prince Imperial Ui
      (1897–1970)
      Imperial Seal of the Korean Empire.svg
      Prince Imperial Yeong
      Yi Un (28)
      [note 7] [note 8]
      (1938–2014)
      Yi Gap  [ ko ]
      (1941–)
      Yi Seok
      [note 9]
      (1931–2005)
      Imperial Seal of the Korean Empire.svg
      Yi Ku (29)
      [note 8] [note 10]
      (1962–)
      Imperial Seal of the Korean Empire.svg
      Yi Won (30)
      [note 8] [note 11]

      See also

      Notes

      1. Taejong was the first reigning Joseon king to be recognized by the Ming dynasty under the tributary system. [3] [4]
      2. 1 2 Unlike other Joseon monarchs, who could receive a temple name after their death, Yeonsangun and Gwanghaegun never had one due to being overthrown and gun denotes "prince" instead of king.
      3. The anti-king during the rebel (Yi Gwal's rebellion) in 1624. [5]
      4. After the Qing invasion of Joseon, Injo was recognized by the Qing dynasty instead of the Ming dynasty, under the tributary system. [6]
      5. Gojong became the first emperor of the Korean Empire in 1897 [7] [8] and abdicated in 1907; he was demoted to "King Emeritus Yi" in 1910. [9] [10]
      6. Sunjong abdicated in 1910 and became "King Yi" at the same time. [10]
      7. Yi Un became the Imperial Crown Prince of the Korean Empire in 1907 by Japanese government, only to be demoted to the "Crown Prince of King Yi" in 1910. [10] [11] He succeeded the title King Yi in 1926 and lost it in 1947 according to the new constitution in Japan. [12] [13] His posthumous name, Crown Prince Euimin (의민황태자), was made by the Jeonju Lee Royal Family Association. [14] [15]
      8. 1 2 3 Director of the Jeonju Lee Royal Family Association. [16]
      9. Claimed to be the "first successor" appointed by Yi Bangja after the death of Yi Ku in 2005. [17]
      10. Yi Ku became the "Crown Prince of King Yi" after his birth [18] and he lost the title in 1947. [13] His posthumous name, Prince Imperial Hoeun (회은황세손), was made by the Jeonju Lee Royal Family Association. [19]
      11. On 10 July 2005, Yi Won was adopted to be Yi Ku's heir. [20] [21]

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