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Seonjo (Korean: 선조; Hanja: 宣祖; 6 December 1552 – 6 March 1608), personal name Yi Yeon (이연; 李昖), was the 14th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was known for promoting Confucianism and attempting reforms at the beginning of his reign.
Today, King Seonjo is regarded as one of the most incompetent rulers in Joseon history, due to his inability to control the factionalism in his government, and his unjust mistreatment of Admiral Yi Sun Shin (이순신; 李舜臣), a national hero who repeatedly defeated the superior Japanese forces. Background.
Seonjo ( Korean: 선조; Hanja: 宣祖; 6 December 1552 – 6 March 1608), personal name Yi Yeon ( 이연; 李昖 ), was the 14th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was known for promoting Confucianism and attempting reforms at the beginning of his reign.
- King Taejo 태조 太祖. (Yi Seong-gye 이성계 李成桂) Dates: 4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408. Reign: 13 August 1392 – 22 October 1398. Ahhhh, King Taejo. The founder of the Joseon dynasty.
- Jeongjong 정종 定宗. (Yi Bang-gwa 이방과 李芳果) Dates: 26 July 1357 – 24 October 1419. Reign: 22 October 1398 – 7 December 1400. Even though Taejo’s years on the throne were pretty brief, he did some stuff.
- Taejong 태종 太宗. (Yi Bang-won 이방원 李芳遠) Dates: 13 June 1367 – 8 June 1422. Reign: 7 December 1400 – 19 September 1418. If you watch Korean historical dramas, you’re probably sick of hearing about Taejong by now.
- Sejong 세종 世宗. (Yi Do 이도 李祹) Dates: 15 May 1397 – 8 April 1450. Reign: 19 September 1418 – 8 April 1450. Where does one begin? King Sejong. If you don’t know his name, you’ve likely seen his statue in Gwanghwamun Square, downtown Seoul.
King Seonjo of Joseon, who reigned from 1567 to 1608, focused on improving the lives of common people and rebuilding the nation after the corruption and chaos of Yeonsangun and Jungjong's reigns. He restored the reputations of scholars unjustly executed in previous purges and denounced corrupt aristocrats.
Seonjo (Korean: 선조; Hanja: 宣祖; 6 December 1552 – 6 March 1608), personal name Yi Yeon (이연; 李昖), was the 14th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was known for promoting Confucianism and attempting reforms at the beginning of his reign. Read more on Wikipedia.
Learn about the life and reign of Seonjo of Joseon, the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. Explore 18 items related to his Confucianism, state affairs, and Japanese invasions.
