Queen Jangnyeol

Dec 16, 1624 - Sep 20, 1688

Queen Jangnyeol, of the Yangju Jo clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and second queen consort of Yi Jong, King Injo, the 16th Joseon monarch. She was Queen consort of Joseon from 1638 until her husband's death in 1649, after which she was honoured as Royal Queen Dowager Jaui during the reign of her step-son Yi Ho, King Hyojong, and as Grand Queen Dowager Jaui during the reign of her step-grandson Yi Yeon, King Hyeonjong and her step-great-grandson Yi Sun, King Sukjong.
Show lessRead more
Wikipedia

Discover this historical figure

Interested in History?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites