POLITICIAN

Deokjong of Goryeo

1016 - 1034

Photo of Deokjong of Goryeo

Icon of person Deokjong of Goryeo

Deokjong (9 June 1016 – 31 October 1034), personal name Wang Hŭm, was the 9th king of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. The son of King Hyeonjong, he was confirmed as Crown Prince in 1022. During his reign, the compilation of national histories that was started during King Hyeonjong's reign was completed, and under the advice of General Kang Kam-ch'an the construction of the second Cheolli Jangseong began. After ascending the throne in 1031, Deokjong requested that the Liao dynasty return their Goryeo prisoners and pull back from the Yalu River. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Deokjong of Goryeo is the 7,129th most popular politician (down from 6,040th in 2019), the 71st most popular biography from North Korea (down from 46th in 2019) and the 55th most popular North Korean Politician.

Deokjong of Goryeo is most famous for his military and administrative achievements. He was crowned King of Goryeo in 1352 and reigned until 1374.

Memorability Metrics

Loading...

Page views of Deokjong of Goryeo by language

Loading...

Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Deokjong of Goryeo ranks 7,129 out of 19,576. Before him are Infanta Eulalia of Spain, Herod of Chalcis, Chadae of Goguryeo, Jonas Furrer, Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, and Rechila. After him are Theron of Acragas, Gertrud Scholtz-Klink, Stephen III, Duke of Bavaria, José Antonio Páez, Petteri Orpo, and Yao Wenyuan.

Most Popular Politicians in Wikipedia

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous

Contemporaries

Among people born in 1016, Deokjong of Goryeo ranks 7. Before him are Harold Harefoot, Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor, Robert Guiscard, Béla I of Hungary, Ferdinand I of León, and Casimir I the Restorer. After him are Emperor Xingzong of Liao, Naropa, Edward the Exile, Svein Knutsson, and Amadeus I, Count of Savoy. Among people deceased in 1034, Deokjong of Goryeo ranks 5. Before him are Romanos III Argyros, Mieszko II Lambert, Oldřich, Duke of Bohemia, and Malcolm II of Scotland. After him are Adémar de Chabannes, Ezzo, Count Palatine of Lotharingia, Ulric Manfred II of Turin, and Hawise of Normandy.

Others Born in 1016

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous

Others Deceased in 1034

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous

In North Korea

Among people born in North Korea, Deokjong of Goryeo ranks 74 out of 162. Before him are Pak Doo-ik (1943), Dongcheon of Goguryeo (209), Mobon of Goguryeo (30), Sinjong of Goryeo (1144), Kim Yo-jong (1988), and Chadae of Goguryeo (71). After him are Ri Sol-ju (1980), Uijong of Goryeo (1127), Myeongjong of Goryeo (1131), Seonjong of Goryeo (1049), Gangjong of Goryeo (1152), and Pak Seung-zin (1941).

Others born in North Korea

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous

Among POLITICIANS In North Korea

Among politicians born in North Korea, Deokjong of Goryeo ranks 55. Before him are Injong of Goryeo (1109), Dongcheon of Goguryeo (209), Mobon of Goguryeo (30), Sinjong of Goryeo (1144), Kim Yo-jong (1988), and Chadae of Goguryeo (71). After him are Uijong of Goryeo (1127), Myeongjong of Goryeo (1131), Seonjong of Goryeo (1049), Gangjong of Goryeo (1152), Ri Jong-ok (1916), and Eulji Mundeok (550).

North Korean born Politicians

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous