Seongjong of Joseon
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Seongjong, personal name Yi Hyeol, was the ninth monarch of Joseon. The younger son of Crown Prince Uigyeong and a grandson of King Sejo, he ascended to the throne upon the death of his sickly uncle,
Taesil (placental burial chamber) of King Seongjong
Gyeongbok gung palace 05
Queen Insu
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Queen Sohye, of the Cheongju Han clan, commonly known as Queen Insu, was the wife of Crown Prince Uigyeong. Though her husband never became king during his lifetime, she was nevertheless elevated to t
Seongjong of Joseon
…King Sejo, he ascended to the throne upon the death of his sickly uncle, King Yejong. Yi Hyeol was born as the second son of Crown Prince Yi Jang and Crown Princess Su of the Cheongju Han clan. His father however died few months after his birth. In 1461, he was named Prince Jasan (자산군) which was changed to Prince…
Naehun (Instructions for Women), written by Queen Insu
The tomb of Lady Han