Gyeongjong of Joseon
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Gyeongjong was the 20th king of the Joseon Dynasty
of Korea
. He was the son of Sukjong
by Jang Hui-bin
.
In 1690, Gyeongjong's designation as heir to the throne precipitated a struggle between the Noron and the Soron faction, which supported Gyeongjong of Joseon. Due to this struggle, Soron scholars were kept out of power and factional strife reached a high point during Gyeongjong's reign.
After his death, Gyeongjong was buried in the Uireung tomb in Seokgwan-dong, Seongbuk-gu
, Seoul
. The chronicles of Gyeongjong's rule were published under the reign of Yeongjo
's reign in 1732. A few of his youthful calligraphic works have also survived: http://147.46.103.163/HEJ/HEJ_ENGHVIEW.jsp?cn=GK11961_00
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
of Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
. He was the son of Sukjong
Sukjong of Joseon
Sukjong was the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1674 to 1720.- Biography :King Sukjong was born on 15 August 1661 to King Hyeonjong and Queen Myeongseong at Changdeok Palace. His given name was Yi Sun...
by Jang Hui-bin
Jang Hui-bin
Lady Jang Hui-bin is one of the best known royal concubines of the Joseon Dynasty.-Biography:She was the daughter of Jang Hyeong and Lady Yun of the Papyeong Yun clan, her personal name was Jang Ok-jeong .Ok-jeong became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Dowager Jangnyeol at the recommendation of...
.
In 1690, Gyeongjong's designation as heir to the throne precipitated a struggle between the Noron and the Soron faction, which supported Gyeongjong of Joseon. Due to this struggle, Soron scholars were kept out of power and factional strife reached a high point during Gyeongjong's reign.
After his death, Gyeongjong was buried in the Uireung tomb in Seokgwan-dong, Seongbuk-gu
Seongbuk-gu
Seongbuk-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located in the mid-north part of the city. The current Mayor is Seo Chan-gyo, who has been mayor since July 1, 2006.-Administrative divisions:...
, Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. The chronicles of Gyeongjong's rule were published under the reign of Yeongjo
Yeongjo of Joseon
Yeongjo was the twenty-first king of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. He was the second son of Sukjong by Lady Suk-bin of the Choi clan , succeeded his older brother Gyeongjong.-Reign:...
's reign in 1732. A few of his youthful calligraphic works have also survived: http://147.46.103.163/HEJ/HEJ_ENGHVIEW.jsp?cn=GK11961_00
Family
- Father: King SukjongSukjong of JoseonSukjong was the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1674 to 1720.- Biography :King Sukjong was born on 15 August 1661 to King Hyeonjong and Queen Myeongseong at Changdeok Palace. His given name was Yi Sun...
(숙종) - Mother: Royal Noble Consort Hee of the Jang clanJang Hui-binLady Jang Hui-bin is one of the best known royal concubines of the Joseon Dynasty.-Biography:She was the daughter of Jang Hyeong and Lady Yun of the Papyeong Yun clan, her personal name was Jang Ok-jeong .Ok-jeong became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Dowager Jangnyeol at the recommendation of...
(희빈 장씨) - Consorts:
- Queen Danui of the Shim clan (단의왕후 심씨, 1686-1718)
- Queen SeonuiQueen SeonuiQueen Seonui , was a the wife and Queen Consort of King Gyeongjong of Joseon, the 20st monarch of the Joseon Dynasty.- Sources :...
of the Eo clan (선의왕후 어씨, 1705-1730)
- No Issue
His full posthumous name
- King Gyeongjong Gakgong Deokmun Ikmu Sunin Seonhyo the Great of Korea
- 경종각공덕문익무순인선효대왕
- 景宗恪恭德文翼武純仁宣孝大王
See also
- List of Korean monarchs
- Joseon DynastyJoseon DynastyJoseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
- Joseon Dynasty politicsJoseon Dynasty politicsThe politics of the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910, were governed by the reigning ideology of Korean Confucianism, a form of Neo-Confucianism. Political struggles were common between different factions of the scholar-officials...
- List of Korea-related topics
- Dong Yi (TV series)