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Taejo (Korean: 태조; Hanja: 太祖; 4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408), [b] personal 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.
Taejo of Joseon (1335-1408; r. 1392-1398), born Yi Seonggye, was the main figure in overthrowing the Goryeo Dynasty and the founder and the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, the final dynasty in Korea before it became a modern republic.
Taejong of Joseon. among others... Taejong (Korean: 태종; Hanja: 太宗; 16 May 1367 – 10 May 1422), [i][ii] personal name Yi Pang-wŏn (이방원; 李芳遠), was the third monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea and the father of Sejong the Great. [1] He was the fifth son of King Taejo, the founder of the dynasty.
Taejo (Korean: 태조; Hanja: 太祖; 31 January 877 [citation needed] – 4 July 943), personal name Wang Kŏn (왕건; 王建), also known as Taejo Wang Kŏn (태조 왕건; 太祖 王建; lit. 'Great Progenitor Wang Kŏn'), was the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea.
Aug 31, 2021 · King Taejong of Joseon (r. 1400-1418) was the third ruler of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. Taejong was a driving force behind consolidating and strengthening the king’s power, and while he was an effective ruler, his violent means of winning and keeping power set a dangerous precedent in the politics of the Early Joseon Period.
An accomplished military strategist and renowned commander, Taejo had distinguished himself by repelling the marauding Wokou. Taejo took control of Goryeo until July 1392, formally renaming the Goryeo the "Kingdom of Great Joseon" at taking the throne.
Aug 30, 2024 · King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty and the unifier of Korea, left an indelible mark on Korean history with his remarkable achievements and enduring legacy. His early life, rise to power, establishment of the dynasty, and reign are all testaments to his vision and leadership.
Taejo of Joseon (4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408) was the first king of the Joseon dynasty. His given name was Yi Seong-gye (Hangul: 이성계; Hanja: 李成桂). He changed his name to Yi Dan (Hangul: 이단; Hanja: 李旦) after he became king. He ruled Korea from 1392 to 1398.
Sep 19, 2024 · Founded by Gen. Yi Seong-Gye, who established the capital at Hanyang (present-day Seoul), the kingdom was named Joseon for the state of the same name that had dominated the Korean peninsula in ancient times. The regime is also frequently referred to as the Yi dynasty, for its ruling family.
Oct 13, 2024 · Taejo was the founder and first ruler of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea, reigning from 1392 to 1398. Born Yi Seong-gye, he came to power by overthrowing the Goryeo Dynasty. His reign marked the end of Goryeo's 475-year rule and the beginning of Joseon, which he officially established in 1393.
