Queen Seonui

Queen Seonui (14 December 1705 – 12 August 1730) of the Hamjong Eo clan, was the second wife of Yi Yun, King Gyeongjong, the 20th Joseon monarch. She was Queen of Joseon from 1720 until her husband's death in 1724, after which she was honoured as Royal Queen Dowager Gyeongsun (경순왕대비).

Not to be confused with the early Goryeo Queen Consort as the wife of Daejong of Goryeo and the mother of Seongjong of Goryeo, Queen Seonui (Goryeo).
Queen Seonui
선의왕후
Queen dowager of Joseon
Tenure1724 – 1730
PredecessorQueen Dowager Hyesun
SuccessorQueen Dowager Yesun
Queen consort of Joseon
Tenure1720 – 1724
PredecessorQueen Inwon
SuccessorQueen Jeongseong
Crown Princess of Joseon
Tenure1718 – 1720
PredecessorCrown Princess Shim
SuccessorCrown Princess Seo
Born14 December 1705
Daehangno, Kingdom of Joseon
Died12 August 1730 (1730-08-13) (aged 24)
Eojodang Hall, Gyeonghui Palace, Kingdom of Joseon
Burial
Uireung
SpouseYi Yun, King Gyeongjong
HouseHamjong Eo clan
FatherEo Yu-gu
MotherInternal Princess Consort Wanreung of the Jeonju Yi clan
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