Queen Munjeong

Queen Munjeong

Queen Munjeong (문정왕후, 文定王后) (1502-1565) was the wife of King Jungjong of Joseon.

She was of the Yun clan. Her father was Yun Ji Im.

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).

ee also

*Jungjong of Joseon
*Myeongjong of Joseon
*Yun Won-hyeong


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