Empress Sunmyeonghyo
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Empress Sunmyeonghyo or literally known as Sunmyeong, the Filial Piety Empress (Korean: 순명효황후; Hanja: 純明孝皇后; RR: Sunmyeonghyohwanghu; 8 November 1872 – 23 October 1904[1]), of the Yeoheung Min clan, was the first wife and Crown Princess Consort of Crown Prince Yi Cheok, who later became the last emperor of the Korean Empire.
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Quick Facts Empress Sunmyeonghyo 순명효황후, Crown Princess of Joseon ...
Empress Sunmyeonghyo 순명효황후 | |||||
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Empress consort of Korea (posthumously honored) | |||||
Crown Princess of Joseon | |||||
Tenure | 6 April 1882 – 13 October 1897 | ||||
Predecessor | Crown Princess Jo | ||||
Successor | Title and dynasty abolished | ||||
Crown Princess of Korea | |||||
Tenure | 13 October 1897 – 23 October 1904 | ||||
Predecessor | Title and dynasty established | ||||
Successor | Crown Princess Yun | ||||
Born | (1872-11-08)8 November 1872 Yangdeokbang, Gyedong District, Hanseong, Joseon Korea | ||||
Died | 23 October 1904(1904-10-23) (aged 31) Kangtaesil, Gyeongun Palace, Hanseong, Korean Empire | ||||
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House | Yeoheung Min clan (by birth) Jeonju Yi clan (by marriage) | ||||
Father | Min Tae-ho | ||||
Mother | Internal Princess Consort Jinyang of the Jincheon Song clan |
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