Sunjo of Joseon
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Sunjo, personal name Yi Hong, was the 23rd monarch of the Joseon. He ascended to the throne at the age of 10, upon the death of his father, King Jeongjo. His reign was marked by the persecution of Cat
State portrait, which was heavily damaged in the 1954 Busan fire
Diplomatic vessel
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Heonjong of Joseon
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Heonjong, personal name Yi Hwan, was the 24th monarch of Joseon. The only son of Crown Prince Hyomyeong, he ascended to the throne at the age of 7, upon the death of his grandfather, King Sunjo. Follo
Sunjo of Joseon
…fire King of Joseon Reign 18 August 1800 – 13 December 1834 Enthronement 23 August 1800 Injeongjeon Hall, Changdeokgung Predecessor Jeongjo Successor Heonjong Regent Grand Queen Dowager Yesun (1800–1804) Crown Prince Yeong (1827–1830) Crown Prince of Joseon Tenure 25 January – 18 August 1800 Predecessor Crown…
State portrait, which was heavily damaged in the 1954 Busan fire