Myeongjong of Goryeo
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Myeongjong was the third son of King Injong, and king of the Korean kingdom of Goryeo (1170–1197).
Although it was intended that Injong's second son should succeed his father*, he was assassinated because Jung Jungbu feared that he might become a threat to him in the future. Myeongjong was a weak king, and was merely on the throne to show the general populace they still had a king, as the true rulers were the military leaders. His reign saw constant bloodshed as well as the deaths of the rebels Jung Junbu, Lee Euibang, and Lee Euimin (not related to Lee Euibang) but also the hero, Kuong Daesoon (Myeongjong hated and mistrusted him because of his popularity).
After twenty-seven years on the throne, he was sent into exile by the military ruler of the time, Choi Chonghon, and Injong's fifth son, Sinjong, was placed on the throne.
*It was said that when Injong was choosing an heir, he preferred his second son for his keen insight and wisdom; however, his older brother came to power, and banished him out of jeolousy.