| Emperor of Great Baeguk 大花拜國 麻立干 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Style | 陛下 (His Majesty) |
| Type |
Hereditary Monarchy (since 5300) Constitutional Monarchy (1841-1910) Absolute Monarchy (756-1840) |
| Residence | Jesu Palace |
| Founder | Dan Hyeokgose |
| First holder | Taejo of Bae |
The Emperor of Great Baeguk (Kyomal: 大花拜國 麻立干, Draniano: Maripkan de Nara Drania, Penru: Irakta Penrui), also known as the Maripgan (if male), or Geoseogan (if female), is the hereditary Head of State of Baeguk. According to the constitution, the sovereign is picked from the unbroken line of succession in the royal House of Baek.
The first monarch of the Kingdom of Great Bae was Taejo, who united the Dan Peninsula and established the united kingdom on 756 CE. The office was restored by Gwangjong, who ascended on 5300 March 1.
Currently, the ruling sovereign is Baek Seonghwa, known as the Hwamu Emperor.
Terminology[]
The official translation of the native term for head of state, Maripgan (麻立干) has been "emperor" since 5541. The word comes from the native Kyo words for "head" and "king", and it translates to "King of kings".
When the post of Bae sovereign was first established, Dan Hyeokgose continued to use the title "Emperor/Maripgan" to signify continuity with the Gongmangdo Kingdom he was once head of. It was only with the introduction of Jienism and the subsequent adoption of tributary relations with the other Gao-Showan states that the title "King" (王) was taken, as a sign of deference to other nations. This was starkly reversed during the Absolutist Age, to signify a break with the tributary system. Starting after then, the kings of Gobae began to style themselves as "Emperors" (皇帝), beginning with Bokjong. Following Egelian Colonialization, the heads of House Baek then took Egelian titles as the perpetual Governors of Comares (Egelian: Virreye de Comares).
During the Baek Restoration of 5300, it was decided to restore the title "Isageum" as a native alternative to "sovereign". This was elevated to the title of Maripgan by Choejong in 5500, which began being translated into Luthorian as 'Emperor'. at the behest of Hwamu.
Geoseogan[]
The Geoseogan (Kyo: 居西干, Draniano: Kosogan), commonly translated as Queen Regent, is a official position equivalent in ranking to Isageum that has been occasionally used for female monarchs. The most recent Geoseogan to rule Baeguk was Queen Huijong, who ascended in 5353 and ruled as regent for her son, Gojong IV, for 22 years.
Duties and Powers[]
The Emperor is technically above the rule of law, but is advised constitutionally to "obey the spirit of the laws of the land so as to bind the people and emperor as one". He has the power to override normal legislation through imperial decree and to overrule judicial review through special imperial rulings.
Treasures[]
The Emperor is entitled to the Crown Jewels of Baeguk.
Residence[]
Main Article: Jesu Palace
Since the ascension of Choejong in 5500, the Emperor has regularly resided at Jesu Palace.
Historically, the monarchs of the First KGB lived in a variety of palaces. The first summer palace in Gongmangdo was built in 467 CE on the site of modern Yeongdeok (Changdeok) Palace as a temporary residence for when the Isageum wanted to reside in the east. When the capital was permanently moved from Seongrabeol to Gongmangdo under Taejo, the main palace was modern Changan Palace (昌安宮). Beonyeong Palace served as the main residence of the Emperor from Jeolbok to Manbok (1803-1910, 5300-5500).
List of Monarchs[]
Not to be confused with Heads of House Baek.
| # | Name | Portrait | Reign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Gu | 
|
756-764 | Founded the Baek Dynasty |
| II | Weonyeo | 
|
765-791 | |
| III | Hwayeo | 
|
792-824 | |
| IV | Johwa | 
|
825-842 | |
| V | Myeongsu | 
|
843-866 | Last Isakum of native religion |
| VI | Hyeonsu | 
|
867-893 | First Bae king to convert to Jienism |
| VII | Surin | 
|
894-928 | |
| VIII | Rin | 
|
929-951 | |
| IX | Muye | 
|
952-985 | |
| X | Yeongye | 
|
986-994 | |
| XI | Myeongye | 
|
994-1061 | Longest-reigning king |
| XII | Myeongmin | 
|
1062-1086 | |
| XIII | Jangmin | 
|
1087-1120 | |
| XIV | Yumin | 
|
1121-1152 | |
| XV | Yugo | 
|
1153-1179 | |
| XVI | Dango | 
|
1180-1213 | Formally submitted to the Empire of Gao-Soto as a tributary |
| XVII | Cheolgo | 
|
1214-1247 | Presided over the Yangbyeon DIsturbance |
| XVIII | Yonggo | 
|
1248-1286 | |
| XIX | Yongmun | 
|
1287-1295 | |
| XX | Sangmun | 
|
1296-1334 | |
| XXI | Yangmun | 
|
1335-1377 | |
| XXII | Inmun | 
|
1378-1396 | |
| XXIII | Injo | 
|
1397-1399 | |
| XXIV | Yujo | 
|
1400-1438 | |
| XXV | Jangjo | 
|
1439-1471 | |
| XXVI | Danjo | 
|
1472-1491 | |
| XXVII | Chungjo | 
|
1492-1516 | |
| XXVIII | Chungseon | 
|
1517-1550 | |
| XXIX | Chungin | 
|
1551-1571 | |
| XXX | Chungmun | 
|
1572-1587 | |
| XXXI | Yeongmun | 
|
1588-1612 | Reigned during the Imjin Akran |
| XXXII | Seongmun | 
|
1617-1630 | Fell ill 1623, de facto succeeded by Prince Regent Gwangjo |
| XXXIII | Ganghweon | 
|
1631-1664 | Broke off from the Gao-Sotoan Imperial Sphere |
| XXXIV | Gangui | 
|
1665-1687 | Portrait destroyed during the Johak Revolution |
| XXXV | Gangjung | 
|
1688-1705 | Portrait destroyed during the Johak Revolution |
| XXXVI | Woojung | 
|
1706-1723 | |
| XXXVII | Woogye | 
|
1724-1742 | |
| XXXVIII | Gyeonggye | 
|
1743-1762 | |
| XXXIX | Jogye | 
|
1763-1791 | |
| XXXX | Jeolbok | 
|
1792-1806 | Forced to abdicate by the House of Worthies |
| XXXXI | Hyeolhwang | 
|
1806-1841 | Overthrown during the Gapshin Coup |
| XXXXII | Myeongbok | 
|
1842-1854 | |
| XXXXIII | Jangbok | 
|
1855-1859 | Assassinated by Egelian agents |
| XXXXIV | Seongbok | 
|
1860-1866 | |
| XXXXV | Seongmok | 
|
1867-1871 | Killed during the Johak Revolution |
| XXXXVI | Seonggye | 
|
1872-1897 | Forced to abdicate by Egelion in 1897 in favor of his son |
| XXXXVII | Mihwa | 
|
1897-1910 | Assumed the Egelian name "Antonio Cristóbal Alba de Almera" |
| XXXXVIII | Bo Seon | 
|
5300-5317 | Restored in 5300 |
| XXXXIX | Seonbo | 
|
5317-5317 | Abdicated after one day, citing health conditions. |
| L | Taejoon | 
|
5318-5352 | |
| LI | Deokmi | 
|
5353-5376 | Served as Geoseogan, or Queen Regent, for Gojong IV |
| LII | Seongju | 
|
5376-5434 | |
| LIII | Haeweon | 
|
5434-5441 | |
| LIV | Manbok | 
|
5441-5470 | |
| LV | Taejung | 
|
5470-5500 | |
| LVI | Chaeyŏn | 
|
5500-5540 | |
| LVII | Seonghwa | 
|
5540-present |