Gojong of the Korean Empire 26th king of Joseon, first emperor of the Korean Empire (1852–1919) (1852–1919) Parents Sunmok Budaebuin Heungseon Daewongun Children Deokhye, Princess of Korea Sunjong of the Korean Empire Yi Un Prince Yi Kang Prince Wanhwa Siblings Heung Prince Imperial Waneun Jeonggyeong Lady Lee Partners Yeongbodang Yi Gwi-in Lee Empress Myeongseong Imperial Consort Sunheon Imperial Consort Gwi-in of the Deoksu Jang clan Imperial Consort Gwiin Jeong Imperial Consort Gwiin Yang
