Queen Munjeong Royalty

Queen Munjeong (Hangul: 문정왕후, Hanja: 文定王后) (1 February 1502 – 29 December 1565) was the wife of King Jungjong of Joseon.She was of the Papyeong Yun clan. She was regent for her son King Myeongjong when he was still too young to rule by himself until 1565. Known as a good administrator, she continued to rule even after he reached the age of majority. She gave out the land to common people that had been formerly owned by the nobility. It was only after her death that her son took over power.She was given the posthumous title Seongryeol Inmyeong Munjong Wanghu (성렬인명문정왕후, 聖烈仁明文定王后).

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 01, 1501
Birth place
Joseon
Date of deathDecember 29, 1565
Place of death
Joseon , Changdeokgung , Seoul , Jongno District
Resting place
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
Spouse
Jungjong of Joseon
TitleQueen Consort of Korea

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Royalty

From1545
To1565
predecessor
Injong of Joseon
successor
Myeongjong of Joseon

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