Chief minister, father of Queen Gongye, ennobled as Duke of Jeongan
| Life | 1089 ~ 1156 |
| Era | 고려 |
| Clan | 장흥 임씨 |
Im Won-hu (1089-1156) was a chief minister under Injong and Uijong. His father was Im Ui and his first name is said to have been Im Won-gae. His daughter was Queen Gongye, consort of Injong, and his eldest son was Im Geuk-chung. The Wikipedia entry does not state his seat directly, but he is in the Jangheung Im category and the family section links to the clan page.
After passing the examination he served as Jeonjung Naegeupsa, magistrate of Hapcheon, mayor of Gaeseong, Yebinsi Sogyeong and Eosa Japdan. After his daughter became Injong's queen he rose to Chamjijeongsa and Dongjichumirwonsa. When Myo-cheong and Baek Su-han led the people astray he petitioned Injong to execute them early, without reply; in Myo-cheong's rebellion he was appointed with Kim Bu-sik to command the central army and stayed in the capital to guard the king, earning the title Dongdeok Jwari Merit Subject.
He later held posts including Chamjijeongsa, Jungseo Sirang Pyeongjangsa, head of the Ministry of War and Munha Sirang Pyeongjangsa, and as head of the Ministry of Personnel he is said to have selected officials fairly. After Uijong's accession he became Munhasijung, was made Marquis of Jeongan, and was given the privilege of bowing on the palace platform, which censors criticized as excessive. He became Duke of Jeongan with a fief and a Suryeongbu office. This rests on Wikipedia; his relations with Yi Ja-gyeom and his posthumous title are not in the article and were not confirmed.
He petitioned for the execution of Myo-cheong and Baek Su-han and, when the revolt broke out, took a command post, according to Wikipedia. Battle details are not covered here.
Through his daughter Queen Gongye he was maternal grandfather of Uijong, Myeongjong and Sinjong. See also the Jangheung Im page.
His tomb was not confirmed.
His daughter was Queen Gongye, and his grandsons included Uijong, Myeongjong and Sinjong.