Overview
Goryeo was a dynasty ruled by 34 kings for approximately 474 years from 918 to 1392. Founded by Taejo Wang Geon, it fell to Joseon during King Gongyang's reign.
List of Kings
| No. | King | Reign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taejo | 918-943 | Wang Geon, founder of Goryeo |
| 4 | Gwangjong | 949-975 | Slave inspection law, civil service exam |
| 6 | Seongjong | 981-997 | Established Confucian politics |
| 8 | Hyeonjong | 1009-1031 | Repelled Khitan invasions |
| 11 | Munjong | 1046-1083 | Goryeo's golden age |
| 17 | Injong | 1122-1146 | Samguk Sagi compiled |
| 18 | Uijong | 1146-1170 | Deposed by military coup |
| 23 | Gojong | 1213-1259 | Mongol invasions, Tripitaka Koreana |
| 25 | Chungnyeol | 1274-1308 | Start of Yuan interference |
| 31 | Gongmin | 1351-1374 | Anti-Yuan independence policy |
| 32 | U | 1374-1388 | Wihwado Retreat |
| 34 | Gongyang | 1389-1392 | Last king, fall of Goryeo |
Notable Kings
Taejo Wang Geon (r. 918-943)
Founder of Goryeo. Unified the Later Three Kingdoms and left the Ten Injunctions (Hunyo Sipjo).
King Gongmin (r. 1351-1374)
Pursued anti-Yuan independence policies. Famous for his love story with Princess Noguk.