Titles From Birth To Death
Throughout her life, Empress Myeongseong held several different titles: as a member of the yangban aristocracy, as Queen Consort, and as regent of Korea. More titles were granted to her posthumously and after the creation of the Korean Empire.
- 19 October 1851 – 20 March 1866 – Lady Min, the daughter of Min Chi-rok, of the Yeoheung Min clan
- "Lady Min"
- "The daughter of Min Chi-rok"
- 20 March 1866 – 1 November 1873: Her Royal Highness, the Queen Consort of Joseon
- 1 November 1873 – 1 July 1894: Her Royal Highness, the Queen Regent of Joseon
- 1 July 1894 – 6 July 1895: Her Royal Highness, the Queen Consort of Joseon
- 6 July 1895 – 8 October 1895: Her Royal Highness, the Queen Regent of Joseon
(the above four titles & styles were 王妃殿下 왕비전하 wangbi jeonha / 中殿媽媽 중전마마 jungjeon mama / 中宮殿媽媽 중궁전마마 junggungjeon mama applicable)
- Empress Myeongseong of Korea (posthumous name; see her full title above)
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