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Danjong
Danjong of Joseon (18 August 1441 – 17 November 1457), personal name Yi Hong-wi (Korean: 이홍위; Hanja: 李弘暐), was the sixth ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was forced to abdicate by his uncle, Grand Prince Suyang (the future King Sejo), and was put to death after being exiled to Yeongwol. Biography The future Danjong was born during the reign of his grandfather, King Sejong. His mother, Crown Princess Consort Gwon (posthumously honored as Queen Hyeondeok), didn’t recover after giving birth and died the next day. He had one older sister, Princess Gyeonghye, and one older half-sister, Princess Gyeongsuk. In 1452, Yi Hong-wi succeeded his father, King Munjong, at the age of 12. Since he was too young to rule, the governing of the country fell to Chief State Councillor Hwangbo In, and Left State Councillor General Gim Jong-seo, along with Princess Gyeonghye acting as his guardian. In 1453, this government was overthrown in a coup d'état led by his un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Jeongsun (Danjong)
Queen Jeongsun (Hangul:정순왕후 송씨, Hanja:定順王后 宋氏) (1440 – 7 July 1521), of the Yeosan Song clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and queen consort of Yi Hong-wi, King Danjong, the 6th Joseon monarch. She was queen consort of Joseon from 1454 until her husband's abdication in 1455, after which she was honoured as Queen Dowager Uideok (의덕왕대비) until her deposition in 1457. Life Early life Lady Song was born in Jeongeup in 1440 into the Yeosan Song clan to Song Hyeon-su and his wife, Lady Min of the Yeoheung Min clan. Through her mother, Queen Jangsun and Queen Gonghye are her first cousins once removed, and is distantly related to Queen Jeonghyeon. Her cousin, Princess Gilan, eventually became the great-great-grandmother of Queen Inheon, the wife of Wonjong of Joseon and mother of King Injo of Joseon. When she was young, she followed her father Song Hyeon-Su and moved to Hanseong. Her paternal aunt, Princess Consort Daebang, wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sejo Of Joseon
Sejo of Joseon (2 November 1417 – 23 September 1468), personal name Yi Yu (Korean: 이유; Hanja: 李瑈), sometimes known as Grand Prince Suyang (Korean: 수양대군; Hanja: 首陽大君), was the seventh ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of Sejong the Great and the uncle of King Danjong, against whom he led a ''coup d'état'' in 1455. Biography Early life Born in 1417 as the fourth child and second son of Grand Prince Chungnyeong (future King Sejong) by his primary wife, Lady Shim of the Cheongsong Shim clan (future Queen Soheon), he showed great ability at archery, horse riding and martial arts, and was also a brilliant military commander, though he never went to the battlefront himself. In 1428, he received the title Grand Prince Suyang by which he is better known. Rise to power Following the death of King Sejong in 1450, Suyang's ill brother, Yi Hyang (later known as King Munjong), took the throne but died two years later, and the cro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Hyeondeok
Queen Hyeondeok (Hangul: 현덕왕후 권씨, Hanja: 顯德王后 權氏; 17 April 1418 – 10 August 1441), of the Andong Gwon clan, was the primary consort of Crown Prince Yi Hyang. She died giving birth to the future Danjong of Joseon and was posthumously honoured as Queen Hyeondeok (현덕왕후) in 1450, later demoted by Sejo of Joseon after he deposed her son, then restored by Jungjong of Joseon. Biography Lady Gwon was born on 17 April 1418 into the Andong Gwon clan to Gwon Jeon and his wife, Choi Ah-Ji, Lady Choi of the Haeju Choi clan. She had five younger siblings. At the age of 12-13, Lady Gwon entered the palace in 1431 alongside two other girls, Lady Jeong of the Dongrae Jeong clan and Lady Hong of the Namyang Hong clan. All were granted ''Seunghwi''; the 4th junior rank of the crown prince’s concubine ().Veritable Records of Sejong, volume 51. She gave birth to a daughter in 1433, but she died before she reached the age of one.Veritable Records of Sejong, volume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munjong Of Joseon
Munjong of Joseon (15 November 1414 – 10 June 1452), personal name Yi Hyang ( Korean: 이향; Hanja: 李珦), was the fifth ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. As the eldest son of King Sejong the Great and Queen Soheon, he succeeded to the throne in 1450. Biography Yi Hyang was the longest serving heir apparent during the Joseon dynasty, holding the position for a record 29 years. In January 1421, Sejong instructed that his eight-year-old son be educated by scholars from the Hall of Worthies, then in October the same year, he was invested as crown prince and sent to study at the Sungkyunkwan. From 1442 until his own ascension to the throne in 1450, Yi Hyang served as regent and took care of state affairs during the final years of his father's reign, as Sejong developed various illnesses and disorders. Most of his achievements were during his time as crown prince. Although credit is primarily given to Jang Yeong-sil for inventing the water gauge, the Annals of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseon
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amrok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally the practitioners faced persecutions. Joseon consolidated its effective rule over the territory of current Korea and saw the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Gyeonghye
Princess Gyeonghye (1436 – 17 January 1474), also known before as Princess Pyeongchang before her marriage, was a Joseon princess and the eldest child of Munjong of Joseon. She served as guardian for her only younger brother, Danjong of Joseon, when he ascended the throne underage. Biography The princess was born into the Jeonju Yi clan in 1436 to Yi Hyang, Crown Prince Hyang and Crown Princess Hyeondeok, who died later in 1441 after giving birth to her younger brother. Prior to her birth, the Princess had an older sister but she died prematurely in 1433. She was enfeoffed as Princess Pyeongchang (; ). At some point during her childhood, Princess Pyeongchang was sent to live with a government minister, Jo Yu-rye (조유례), for safety. Munjong later noted that she regarded Jo as a foster father. In January 1450, the princess was married to Jeong Jong of the Haeju Jeong clan and was granted the title Princess Gyeonghye. Jeong was raised to the position of Minister of Justice. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sejong The Great
Sejong of Joseon (15 May 1397 – 8 April 1450), personal name Yi Do (Korean: 이도; Hanja: 李祹), widely known as Sejong the Great (Korean: 세종대왕; Hanja: 世宗大王), was the fourth ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. Initially titled Grand Prince Chungnyeong (Korean: 충녕대군; Hanja: 忠寧大君), he was born as the third son of King Taejong and Queen Wongyeong. In 1418, he was designated as heir after his eldest brother, Crown Prince Yi Je, was stripped of his status. Today, King Sejong is regarded as one of the greatest leaders in Korean history. Despite ascending to the throne after his father's voluntary abdication in 1418, Sejong was a mere figurehead while Taejong continued to hold the real power and govern the country up till his death in 1422. Sejong was the sole monarch for the next 28 years, although after 1439 he became increasingly ill, and starting from 1442, his eldest son, Crown Prince Yi Hyang (the future King Munjong), acted as regent. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwangbo In
Hwangbo In (1387–10 November 1453) was a Joseon Dynasty politician who was Chief State Councillor from 1450 to 1453 during the era of King Munjong and King Danjong. As the King Danjong was 12 years old when the latter succeeded as King, Hwangbo In and his ally, Left State Councillor or Vice Prime Minister, General Kim Jongseo extended their powers during the court and so, Grand Prince Suyang produced a coup d'état and killed Hwangbo In, Kim Jongseo and their allies. Family * Father - Hwangbo Rim (황보림, 皇甫琳) (1333 - 1394) ** Grandfather - Hwangbo Ahn (황보안, 皇甫安) * Mother - Lady Ahn of the Tamjin Ahn clan (탐진 안씨, 耽津 安氏) ** Grandfather - Ahn Woo (안우, 安祐) (? - 1362) * Sibling(s) ** Older brother - Hwangbo Jeon (황보전, 皇甫琠) * Wive and children ** Lady Yi of the Yangseong Yi clan (양성 이씨, 陽城 李氏) *** Son - Hwangbo Seok (황보석) *** Son - Hwangbo Eun (황보은) *** Son - Hwangbo Heum (황보흠) *** Dau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeonguijeong
''Yeonguijeong'' () was a title created in 1400, during the Joseon Kingdom and the Korean Empire times (1392–1910) and given to the Chief State Councillor as the highest government position of " Uijeongbu" (State Council). Existing for over 500 years, the function was handed over in 1895 during the Gabo Reform to the newly formed position of Prime Minister of Korea. Only one official at a time was appointed to the position and though was generally called ''Yeongsang'', was also referred to as ''Sangsang'', ''Sugyu'' or ''Wonbo''. Although the title of Yeonguijeong was legally defined as the highest post in charge of all state affairs, its practical functions changed drastically depending on the particular King and whether that King's power was strong or weak. The establishment The Korean Joseon inherited the state structure of its predecessor, the Goryeo (918–1392), but soon began to reorganize the government. In 1400, the second year after King Jeongjong ascended to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taejong Of Joseon
Taejong of Joseon (13 June 1367 – 8 June 1422), personal name Yi Bang-won (Korean: 이방원; Hanja: 李芳遠), was the third ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea and the father of King Sejong the Great. Before ascending to the throne, he was known as Prince Jeongan (Korean: 정안군; Hanja: 靖安君). Biography Founding of Joseon Born in 1367 as the fifth son of King Taejo and Queen Sinui, he was qualified as an official of the Goryeo dynasty in 1382. During his early days, he helped his father in earning the support of the citizens and of many influential figures in the government. Yi Bang-won helped his father in the founding of the new dynasty by assassinating powerful officials such as Jeong Mong-ju, who remained loyal to Goryeo. He was called Prince Jeongan during the reign of King Taejo and was taught by Confucian scholars including Won Cheon-seok. 한국역대인물 종합정보 시스템 "태종 (太宗)" 두산 백과사전br>"태종 太宗"/ref> 네이버 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeongwol County
Yeongwol County (''Yeongwol-gun'') is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It is well known as the place where King Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon Dynasty, was exiled when he was forced to abdicate by his uncle, who became Sejo of Joseon. It is also where Danjong was buried after he was murdered in 1457, following the attempts by six martyred ministers to restore him to power, after he was perceived to be a continuing threat to the rule of his uncle. It is also where the Joseon Dynasty poet Kim Sat-gat is buried. Cities * Gonggiri Climate Yeongwol has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen Köppen is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Bernd Köppen (born 1951), German pianist and composer * Carl Köppen (1833-1907), German military advisor in Meiji era Japan * Edlef Köppen (1893–1939), German author and ...: ''Dwa'') with cold, dry winters and hot, rainy summers. Festival DongGang International Photo Festival - This fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Gyeongsuk
Princess Gyeongsuk (Hangul: 경숙옹주, Hanja: 敬淑翁主; 1439 - 1482) was a Joseon Dynasty Princess. She was the daughter of Munjong of Joseon and Consort Sa-Chik of the Yang clan. She was born as the only illegitimate issue of King Munjong who survived infancy and her mother, Lady Yang was the only Crown Prince’s concubine recorded with the title ''Sa-chik'' (사칙, 司則), which was the old term for the title ''Su-chik'' (수칙, 守則). Biography Princess Gyeongsuk was born in 1439 to King Munjong and Consort Sa-chik of the Yang clan. She was the younger half-sister of Princess Gyeonghye and the older half-sister of King Danjong. On 16 April 1454 (lunar calendar), during the 2nd year King Danjong’s reign, she was arranged to marry Kang Ja-Sun of the Jinju Kang clan, given the title of Lord Banseong (강자순 반성위). In 1482, she suddenly died and left no issue. The cause of the princess’s death is unknown, but after her death in 1482, (the 13th year reign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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