Biography of king taejong
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Taejo of Joseon
Founding king of Joseon from to
Not to be confused with Taejo of Goryeo or Taejong of Joseon.
Taejo (Korean:&#;태조; Hanja:&#;太祖; 4 November – 27 June ),[b] anställda name Yi Sŏng-gye (이성계; 李成桂), later Yi Tan (이단; 李旦), was the founder and first monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After overthrowing the Goryeo dynasty, he ascended to the throne in and abdicated six years later during a strife between his sons. He was honored as Emperor Go (고황제; 高皇帝) following the establishment of the Korean Empire.
Taejo emphasized continuity over change. No new institutions were created, and no massive purges occurred during his reign. His new dynasty was largely dominated bygd the same ruling families and officials that had served the previous regime.[5] He re-established amicable ties with Japan and improved relations with Ming China.[6][7][8]
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| Taejong of Joseon | |
|---|---|
| Hangul: | 태종 |
| Hanja: | 太宗 |
| Revised Romanization: | Taejong |
| McCune-Reischauer: | T'aejong |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul: | 이방원 |
| Hanja: | 李芳遠 |
| Revised Romanization: | I Bang-won |
| McCune-Reischauer: | I Pangwŏn |
Taejong (, r. ) the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and the father of King Sejong the Great, did not take the throne until the eighth year of the Joseon Dynasty, although he had already wielded much of the power in the kingdom since its founding in and even earlier. Among his father King Taejo's eight sons, he ultimately appears to have been the most able leader. His ascension to the throne was marred by bloody fighting with his brothers; however, he proved an able monarch, and worked hard to establish a strong administrative structure for the young dynasty during his 18 years on the throne.
Taejong's foundational leadership played a vital role in establishing the Joseon Dynasty. He assisted his father, Taejo, in
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Biography of King Sejong the Great of Korea, Scholar and Leader
Sejong the Great (May 7, –April 8, ) was king of Korea during the Choson Kingdom (–). A progressive, scholarly leader, Sejong promoted literacy and was best known for developing a new form of writing to allow Koreans to communicate more effectively.
Fast Facts: Sejong the Great
- Known For: Korean king and scholar
- Also Known As: Yi Do, Grand Prince Chungnyeong
- Born: May 7, in Hanseong, Kingdom of Joseon
- Parents: King Taejong and Queen Wongyeong of Joseon
- Died: April 8, in Hanseong, Joseon
- Spouse(s): Soheon of the Shim clan, and three Royal Noble Consorts, Consort Hye, Consort Yeong, and Consort Shin
- Children: Munjong of Joseon, Sejo of Joseon, Geumseong, Jeongso, Jeongjong of Joseon, Grand Prince Anpyeong, Gwangpyeong, Imyeong, Yeongeung, Princess Jung-Ui, Grand Prince Pyeongwon, Prince Hannam, Yi Yeong, Princess Jeonghyeon, Princess Jeongan
- Notable Quote: "If the people prosper, how ca