Queen Munjeong of Korea (b. 1501)
Queen Munjeong (Hangul: 문정왕후, Hanja: 文定王后; 2 December 1501 – 5 May 1565), of the Papyeong Yun clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and third queen consort of Yi Yeok, King Jungjong. She was Queen consort of Joseon from 1517 until her husband's death in 1544, after which she was honoured as Queen Dowager Seongryeol (성렬왕대비) during the reign of her step-son, Yi Ho, King Injong. She was honored as Grand Queen Dowager Seongryeol (성렬대왕대비) during the reign of her son, Yi Hwan, King Myeongjong.
Queen Munjeong acted as regent during the minority of her son between 1545 and 1553. She was an effective administrator and the most influential supporter of Buddhism during the early Joseon dynasty. She gave out the land to the common people that had been formerly owned by the nobility. During her regency, her brother, Yun Won-hyeong, wielded enormous power to wipe out their opposition and led the Fourth Literati Purge of 1545.
1565Dec, 29
Queen Munjeong
Choose Another Date
Events on 1565
- 23Jun
Great Siege of Malta
Dragut, commander of the Ottoman navy, dies during the Great Siege of Malta. - 29Jul
Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley
The widowed Mary, Queen of Scots marries Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, Duke of Albany, at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Scotland. - 8Sep
Great Siege of Malta
The Knights of Malta lift the Ottoman siege of Malta that began on May 18. - 11Sep
Great Siege of Malta
Ottoman forces retreat from Malta ending the Great Siege of Malta. - 18Oct
Battle of Fukuda Bay
Ships belonging to the Matsura clan of Japan fail to capture the Portuguese trading carrack in the Battle of Fukuda Bay, the first recorded naval battle between Japan and the West.