Gi Ja-oh

Gi Ja-o or Ki Ja-oh (1266–1328) was a Goryeo general and nobleman who is known for being the father of Empress Gi,[1] the primary empress of Toghon Temür (Emperor Huizong) of the Yuan dynasty. He was stationed as a commander in Inju (present-day Incheon). During Empress Gi's regency in Yuan, he was granted the title of prince. Through Empress Gi, he eventually became the maternal grandfather of Biligtü Khan (Emperor Zhaozong) of the Northern Yuan dynasty.

In this Korean name, the family name is Gi.
Gi Ja-o
BornKingdom of Goryeo
Noble title given by the Yuan dynastyPrince Yeong-an (영안왕, 榮安王)
Spouse(s)Lady, of Iksan Yi clan
ChildrenGi Sik
Gi Cheol
Gi Won
Gi Ju
Gi Ryun
Empress Gi
RelationsGi Gwan (father)
Lady Park of the Juksan Park clan (mother)
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGi Ja-o
McCune–ReischauerKi Ch'a-o
Posthumous name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJangheon
McCune–ReischauerCh'anghŏn

Family

Parents

  • Father: Gi-Gwan (기관)
    • Grandfather: Gi Hong-yeong (기홍영)
    • Grandmother: Princess Consort, of the Jangheung Im clan (군부인 장흥임씨), daughter of Im Gyeong-sun (임경순)
  • Mother: Princess Consort Yeonheung, of the Juksan Park clan (연흥군부인 죽산박씨)

Consorts and their respective issue(s):

  • Grand Lady Samhangug, of the Iksan Yi clan (삼한국대부인 익산이씨), Yi Haeng-geom (이행검)
    • Gi Sik (기식), first son[2]
    • Gi Gheol, Internal Prince Deokseong (d.1356), second son
    • Gi Won (기원), third son
    • Gi Ju (기주), fourth son
    • Gy Ryun (기륜), fifth son
    • Empress Gi of the Haengju Gi clan (1315 –1369), first daughter
  • Portrayed by Kim Myung-soo in 2013–2014 MBC TV series Empress Ki.[3]

References
  1. Kyung Moon Hwang A History of Korea, London: Palgrave, 2010 page 56
  2. Died before his father.
  3. "Empress Ki: Character Introductions". 3 November 2013.
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