Sejong the Great
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Sejong, commonly known as Sejong the Great, was the fourth monarch of the Koreanic state Joseon. He ruled from 1418 to his death in 1450. He is widely regarded as the greatest king in Korean history,
Posthumous portrait, 1973
Geunjeongjeon, where Sejong was crowned.
During Sejong's reign, the building Sujeongjeon in Gyeongbokgung hosted the Hall of Worthies
Part of the water clock Borugak Jagyeongnu. Built during Sejong's reign, when it rang the time would be relayed to the rest of the city.
Sejo of Joseon
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Sejo, personal name Yi Yu, sometimes known as Grand Prince Suyang, was the seventh monarch of Joseon. He was the second son of Sejong the Great and the uncle of King Danjong, whom he forced to abdicat
Sejong the Great
…Sohŏn of the Cheongsong Sim clan (1395–1446) Princess Chŏngso (1412–1424) King Munjong (1414–1452), first son Princess Chŏngŭi (1414 or 1415 – 1477) King Sejo (1417–1468), second son Grand Prince Anpyeong (1418–1453), third son Grand Prince Imyŏng (1420–1469), fourth son Grand Prince Kwangp'yŏng (1425–1444…
Unfinished reproduction of a state portrait, c. 1927
Gyeongbok gung palace 05