Princess Deongnyeong

Princess Deoknyeong (? – 1375) was a Mongolian princess and later queen of Goryeo, who followed the Yuan Dynasty custom of marrying Goryeo princes into the family line. Following her husband's deposition in 1344, she served as regent for her son from 1344 to 1348. She was from the Borjigin clan and the wife of king Chunghye of Goryeo.

Biography

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. 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. Princess Deoknyeong was also involved in political affairs even after her son was succeeded. 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.