Born: 12 July 1356, North Korea
Died: 15 September 1396
Country most active: Korea
Also known as: 신덕왕후 강씨, Queen Hyeon, 현비
The following bio was written by Emma Rosen, author of On This Day She Made History: 366 Days With Women Who Shaped the World and This Day In Human Ingenuity & Discovery: 366 Days of Scientific Milestones with Women in the Spotlight, and has been republished with permission.
Queen Sindeok was the second wife and queen consort of Yi Dan, who would later be known as King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. Her influence on the establishment of the Joseon Dynasty was profound, and she served as a trusted political advisor to King Taejo throughout her life.
From 1392 until her death in 1396, Queen Sindeok bore the title of Queen Hyeon (현비). Her enduring legacy and pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Joseon earned her the posthumous title of Sindeok, the High Empress (신덕고황후, 神德高皇后).