King Gwangjong of Goryeo

GPTKB entity

Properties (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf monarch
gptkbp:birthYear 925
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Wangheungsa_Temple
gptkbp:culturalContribution patronage of the arts
strengthening of the military
expansion of the state examination system
development_of_Korean_literature
support_for_Confucianism
gptkbp:deathYear 975
gptkbp:dynasty Goryeo Dynasty
gptkbp:era Gwangjong
gptkbp:father gptkb:King_Taejo_of_Goryeo
gptkbp:historicalSignificance promoted national identity.
expanded territorial control.
first king to use the title 'Gwangjong'.
increased influence of the monarchy.
influenced_future_Korean_rulers.
strengthened_the_Goryeo_state.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Gwangjong of Goryeo
gptkbp:knownFor centralization of power
promoting Buddhism
establishing the civil service examination
gptkbp:legacy considered a strong ruler.
known for his reforms.
recognized for his contributions to governance.
inspired_later_Korean_leaders.
left_a_lasting_impact_on_Goryeo.
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Queen_Sinjeong
gptkbp:politicalPosition establishment of local governance
land redistribution
consolidation of royal authority
elimination of political rivals
reform of the bureaucracy
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:King_Taejo_of_Goryeo
gptkbp:reign 949-975
gptkbp:successor King_Gyeongjong_of_Goryeo
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Goryeo