Queen Sinhye

Queen Sinhye (신혜왕후) was the first and favorite wife of King Taejo of Goryeo.

Biography

She was born in a rich family in Gyeonggi Province. According to legend, Wang Geon as a commander under Gung Ye met a young girl in Jeongju, who was the daughter of village leader. Her father was Ryu Cheon-gung, member of the Jeongju Ryu clan. 

In 918, when her husband defeated Gung Ye and was crowned, she became queen. Queen Sinhye distinguished by assisting her husband with the establishment important national policies. Unfortunately, they did not have children.

Family

Father:  Ryu Cheon-gung (류천궁)
Husband:  King Taejo of Goryeo (31 January 877 – 4 July 943) (고려 태조)

In popular culture
Park Sang-ah - Taejo Wang Geon (KBS1, 2000-2002)

References

Category:Royal consorts of the Goryeo Dynasty
Category:Year of birth unknown
Category:10th-century deaths
Category:Goryeo people
Category:10th-century women