Seonjo of Joseon
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Seonjo, personal name Yi Yeon, was the 14th monarch of the Joseon period of Korea. He was known for promoting Confucianism and attempting reforms at the beginning of his reign. However, he later gained infamy from the political discord and... Wikipedia
Born: December 6, 1552, Seoul, South Korea
Died: March 16, 1608 (age 55 years), Deoksugung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Children: Gwanghaegun of Joseon, Prince Jeongwon, Grand Prince Yeongchang, and more
Spouse: Queen Inmok (m. 1602–1608), Royal Noble Consort On of the Cheongju Han clan (m. 1592–1608), Royal Noble Consort Jeong of the Yeoheung Min clan (m. 1580–1608), and more
Grandchildren: Injo of Joseon, Yi Ji, Hong Man-hyung, and more
Parents: Deokheung Daewongun and Hadong Budaebuin
Grandparents: Jungjong of Joseon, Changbin Anssi, and Jeong Se-ho
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