Deokjong of Goryeo

Deokjong of Goryeo, 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. ^{Deokjong of Goryeo, ruler of Korea (d. 1034)}

9 June 1016

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