Glossary

Gyeongjong of Goryeo (reign years)

경종

Term · calendar

The reign years of King Gyeongjong of Goryeo (景宗, 경종), by which Korean histories date 976–981: 976 is Gyeongjong 1, 981 Gyeongjong 6. Gyeongjong (景宗, 경종): the years of the reign of King Gyeongjong of Goryeo. The Goryeosa, the history of Goryeo, dates events by the reigning king’s year (reign years (Korea)): 981 is Gyeongjong 6 (경종 6년). The year of the accession, 976, counts as the first year. Before: Gwangjong. After: Seongjong.