Glossary

Gwangjong of Goryeo (reign years)

광종

Term · calendar

The reign years of King Gwangjong of Goryeo (光宗, 광종), by which Korean histories date 950–975: 950 is Gwangjong 1, 975 Gwangjong 26. Gwangjong (光宗, 광종): the years of the reign of King Gwangjong of Goryeo. The Goryeosa, the history of Goryeo, dates events by the reigning king’s year (reign years (Korea)): 959 is Gwangjong 10 (광종 10년). The year of the accession, 950, counts as the first year. Before: Jeongjong. After: Gyeongjong.