Ki Cha-o
Ki Cha-o (Korean: 기자오; Hanja: 奇子敖; 1266–1328) was a Goryeo military official and nobleman who is known for being the father of Empress Ki, 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 Ki's regency in Yuan, he was granted the title of prince. Through Empress Ki, he eventually became the maternal grandfather of Biligtü Khan (Emperor Zhaozong) of the Northern Yuan dynasty.
Ki Cha-o | |
|---|---|
| Born | Goryeo |
| Noble title given by the Yuan dynasty | Prince Yeong-an (영안왕, 榮安王) |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Yi, of Iksan Yi clan |
| Children | 5 sons and 3 daughters, including Ki Ch'ŏl and Empress Gi |
| Relations | Ki Kwan (father) Lady Park of the Juksan Park clan (mother) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 기자오 |
| Hanja | 奇子敖 |
| Revised Romanization | Gi Ja-o |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ki Chao |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul | 장헌 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jangheon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'anghŏn |
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