Although speculation abounded at the time concerning … “Unlike his predecessors, the king was more open to the outside world - he was a leader who could read the historical context of his time.” Yeongjo cared deeply about the well-being of his people. [4] There are many books regarding the mystery behind his death, and speculation as to the cause of his death continues even today. He had some knowledge of humanities and philosophy, Neo-Confucianism. El a fost precedat de bunicul său Regele Yeongjo (1724–1776) și succedat de fiul sau Regele Sunjo (r. 1800–1834). He was the second son of Sukjong by Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Haeju Choi clan, succeeded his older brother Gyeongjong. Those who were listed were not reigning monarchs but posthumously recognized; the year following means the year of recognition. A tragic tale of Crown Prince Sado will ring a bell to anyone who has studied Korean history. She became, Daughter of Hong Nak-chun (홍낙춘) and younger sister of. Jeongjo of Joseon (28 October 1752 – 18 August 1800) was the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (r. 1776–1800). The second son of King Sukjong, he succeeded his older brother, Gyeongjong, four years after the death of their father in controversial circumstances. In 1762, his father, Crown Prince Sado, was executed by King Yeongjo (Crown Prince Sado's father and Prince Yi San's grandfather) after long conflicts and Sado's years of mental illness. A skilled politician, he caused multiple changes of political alliance throughout his reign, switching among the Southerner, Westerner, Soron, and Noron political factions. So he refused to attend Crown Prince Sado's funeral. Eight years later Yi San asked to visit Sado's living quarter but his Grandfather King Yeongjo refused. He was preceded by his grandfather King Yeongjo (r. 1724–1776) and succeeded by his son King Sunjo (r. 1800–1834). Yeongjo of Joseon Yeongjo (13 September 1694 – 5 March 1776, r. 30 August 1724 – 5 March 1776) was the twenty-first king of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. The title given to the biological father, who never reigned, of the kings who were adopted as the heir to a precedent king. From then on, King Jeongjo experienced many turbulent periods, but overcame them with the aid of Hong Guk-yeong,[2] Kim Chong-su. King Yeongjo, The Kinslayer. There were 27 Joseon kings. And he was son of King Sukjong and his concubine Suk Bin. But Jeongjo mistrusted the Naekeumwi, so he personally created Changyonegyeong. King Jeongjo led the new renaissance of the Joseon Dynasty, but was initially stopped by continuing the policy of Yeongjo's Tangpyeong rule. Gyeongjong of Joseon (1688-1724, reigned 1720-1724) was the 20th king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. Queen Heongyeong of the Pungsan Hong clan, Royal Noble Consort Ui of the Changnyeong Seong clan, Royal Noble Consort Su of the Bannam Park clan, Eight Days, Assassination Attempts against King Jeongjo, Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Lee Clan, http://www.koreandb.net/koreanking/html/person/pki60022.htm. Jeongjo spent much of his reign trying to clear his father's name. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jeongjo had the support of the many Silhak scholars who supported Jeongjo's regal power, including Scholars Jeong Yak-yong, Pak Ji-won, Pak Je-ga and Yu Deuk-gong. Yeongjo nu putea, prin normele de instanță sa-l ucida pe fiul său de mână proprie și intr-o zi fierbinte de august, în 1762, Sado a fost obligat să urce într-un cufar mare de orez din lemn. Daughter of Yun Chang-yun (윤창윤). King Yeongjo. His mother Lady Hyegyeong's collection of memoirs serves as a significant source of historical information on the political happenings during the reigns of King Yeongjo (her father-in-law), King Jeongjo (her son), and King Sunjo (her grandson). Ibunya adalah Selir Suk dari klan Choi. He was opposed to new fashions in the composition style of Korean writing and personally taught composition to some intellectuals and bureaucrats called Munchebanjong(문체반정 文體反正). In 1785 he erected Changyongyeong (장용영, 壯勇營), this is the King's royal bodyguards. Yeongjo had 2 queens such as Queen Jeongseong (1692∼1757) and Queen Jeongsoon (1745~1805) and 4 concubines such as Jeongbin Lee(1694~1721), Youngbin Lee(1696~1764), Gwiin … Yeongjo dari Joseon (31 Oktober 1694 - 22 April 1776, memerintah 16 Oktober 1724 - 22 April 1776) ialah raja ke-21 Dinasti Joseon Korea. This was a major source of vexation for King Yeongjo for an extended period. Baginda ialah putera kedua Raja Sukjong. In his final years, Jeongjo arranged for the marriage of his second son and successor Sunjo of Joseon to Lady Kim of the Andong clan, daughter of Kim Cho-sun, but did not live to see his son's marriage. [citation needed]. “King Jeongjo was a truly talented human being who foresaw the future of Joseon,” noted Lee Deok-il, head of Hangaram History and Culture Institute in Mapo District, western Seoul. Prince Sado was a precious son born when Yeongjo was 41 years old. The longest ruling monarch was King Yeongjo (r.1724-1776) who ruled for 52 years. King Jeongjo (28 October 1752 – 18 August 1800) was the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (r. 1776-1800). His rulership has been called one of the most brilliant reigns of all the Joseon Dynasty. Yeongjo of Joseon, reigning from 1724 until his death in 1776, was the 21st king of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. He was the son of Sukjong by … After King Yeongjo's death and on the day that Jeongjo became the King of Joseon, he sat on his throne in the throne room and looked at everyone and said, "I am the son of the late Crown Prince Sado..."[3] This was a bold statement that sent shivers down the spines of all the politicians who were complicit in his father's death. The era before his rule was in disorder as his father was killed by royal decree of his own father, King Jeongjo's grandfather. [1] Crown Prince Hyojang was the elder half-brother of his father, Crown Prince Sado. Jeongjo was resolutely selected for member of Soron and Namin party, reason selection background was checks and balances, strengthening of royal authority. “Introduction.” A Unique Banchado: The Documentary Painting, with Commentary, of King Jeongjo's Royal Procesion to Hwaseong in 1795, by Han Young-woo and Chung Eunsun, Renaissance Books, Folkestone, 2017, pp. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1s17p7t.7. In 1775, one year before King Yeongjo's death, King Yeongjo was appointed regent for him. He made various attempts to reform and improve the nation of Korea. King Yeongjo's ultimate decision to execute Crown Prince Sado was greatly influenced by other politicians who were against the Crown Prince. He made various attempts to reform and improve the nation of Korea. King Jeongjo led the new renaissance of the Joseon Dynasty, but was initially stopped by continuing the policy of Yeongjo's Tangpyeong rule. Ibunya adalah Permaisuri Suk dari klan Choi. Gyeongjong of Joseon (20 November 1688 – 11 October 1724, reigned 1720–1724) was the 20th king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea.He was the son of King Sukjong by Royal Noble Consort Hui of the Jang clan. After 1762 to 1777, some members of Noron attempted to deport Jeongjo for his relation to Crown Prince Sado and open the path of succession for his half-brothers Prince Eunjeon, Prince Euneon and, Prince Eunshin. He tried to control the politics of the whole nation to advance and further national progress. Not entirely famous in his own right, King Yeongjo is known more for standing by and allowing his son to be murdered. Such an unfortunate background made him hold a grudge, which haunted … Jeongjo of Joseon (28 October 1752 – 18 August 1800) was the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea (r. 1776–1800). Sukjong of Joseon (7 October 1661 – 12 July 1720) was the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1674 to 1720. Also called Royal Noble Consort Hyeon(현빈). He was the second son of Sukjong by Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Haeju Choi clan, succeeded his older brother Gyeongjong. Before In 1782, Jeongjo selected by competitive examination some officers, who were then organized into the unit of Changyongyeong. His reign also saw the further growth and development of Joseon's popular culture. Heonjong of Joseon (8 September 1827 – 25 July 1849) was the 24th king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea.He was the grandson of Sunjo.His father was Crown Prince Hyomyeong (posthumously named Munjo of Joseon), who died at the age of 20 before becoming king and his mother was Queen Sinjeong of the Pungyang Jo … And his grandfather, Yeongjo was born of a court maid. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was constructed by King Jeongjo (reigning 1777-1800) who was the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). … Such an unfortunate background made him hold a grudge, which haunted … Protecting the People. He made various attempts to reform and improve the nation of Korea. 1–6. The primary purpose of Kyujanggak was to improve the cultural and political stance of Joseon and to recruit gifted officers to help run the nation. Nouă ani mai târziu Yeongjo a murit, iar fiul lui Sado, Jeongjo, a devenit rege. Yeongjo sungguh-sungguh memperhatikan kesejahteraan rakyatnya dengan mendalam. Jeongjo este considerat ca fiind … For the 2007 TV series, see, He is given the posthumous title, "Jangjo" (장조), Daughter of Hong Bong-han (홍봉한) and Lady Yi of the Hansun Yi clan, Daughter of Kim Si-muk (김시묵) and Lady Hong of the, Daughter of Seong Yun-u (성윤우) and Lady Im. Royal Noble Consort Sook of the Haeju Choi Clan, Grandmother : Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jeonui Lee clan (15 August 1696 – 23 August 1764) (영빈 이씨), Grandfather : Hong Bong-Han (1713 – 1778) (홍봉한), Grandmother : Lady Lee of the Hansan Lee clan (1713 – 1755) (한산 이씨), Yi Sun, Crown Prince Munhyo (13 October 1782 – 6 June 1786) (이순 문효세자), Princess Sukseon (1 March 1793 – 7 June 1836) (숙선옹주), Royal Noble Consort Won of the Pungsan Hong clan (27 May 1766 – 7 May 1779) (원빈 홍씨), Royal Noble Consort Hwa of the Namwon Yun clan (1765 – 1824) (화빈 윤씨), Before 1899: King Jeongjo Munseong Muryeol Seongin Janghyo the Great of Korea, After 1899: Emperor Jeongjo Gyeongcheon Myeongdo Hongdeok Hyeonmo Munseong Muryeol Seongin Janghyo the Great of Korea, Portrayed by Jung Jae-gon in the 2001 MBC TV series, Portrayed by Han Myeong-goo in the 2008 film, Portrayed by Go Woo-rim in the 2015 KBS2 Drama Special, This page was last edited on 2 January 2021, at 18:19. King Yeongjo was a deeply Confucian monarch, and is said to have had a greater knowledge of the classics than his officials. The Noron faction protested Yi San's legitimacy as the royal successor under the claim that Yi San was the 'Son of a prisoner' or 'Son of a psycho' and thus ineligible to succeed the throne. 英謨毅烈章義洪倫光仁敦禧體天建極聖功神化大成廣運開泰基永堯明舜哲乾健坤寧配命垂統景曆洪休中和隆道肅莊彰勳正文宣武熙敬顯孝大王. He made various reforms throughout his reign, notably establishing Kyujanggak (규장각), a royal library. King Yeongjo was the half-brother of the previous king – the one rumours said he poisoned! He ruled for 52 years and was the longest ruling monarch of Joseon. He was the second son of King Sukjong. [citation needed] During the reign of Yeongjo and his grandson Jeongjo, Confucianization was at its height, as well as the economic recovery from the wars of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Jeongjo executed Hong Sang-beom, Hong Kye-neung, other some member of Norons, but put to death Prince Eunjeon, Hong In-han, and Chung Hu-kyom. 71 likes. Yeongjo (31 October 1694 – 22 April 1776, r. 16 October 1724 – 22 April 1776) was the twenty-first king of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jeonui Lee clan (August 15, 1696 — August 23, 1764), alternatively known as Lady Seonhui, was consort to Yeongjo of Joseon and the mother of Crown Prince Sado. … He is regarded as one of the most successful and visionary rulers of Joseon… This record is richer, longer, and more varied in its descriptions than the records of other Crow… She became Noble Royal Consort in 1781; conceived, but Her pregnancy was an imaginary one. Preceded by his grandfather King Yeongjo (1724-1776), King Jeongjo was the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) and is thought of as a reformer. One of the King's gentlemen, Kim Jong-su, imprinted onto the king and in tandem became a great father and a great teacher for him. But there was controversy around King Yeongjo: first, there was the suspicious death of his … Yeongjo of Joseon was the 21st king of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. Yeongjo dari Joseon (31 Oktober 1694 - 22 April 1776, memerintah 16 Oktober 1724 - 22 April 1776) adalah raja ke-21 dari Dinasti Joseon Korea. Dia adalah putra kedua Raja Sukjong. Before this time was the Naekeunwe, royal bodyguards of Joseon dynasties created by Taejong of Joseon in 1407. Crown Prince Hyojang though, had died during his childhood. He also moved the court to the city of Suwon to be closer to his father's grave. During his accession, he also issued a royal decree that his mother, Lady Hyegyeong, be a Dowager Queen since his father, her husband, was supposed to be the King before him. His elder brother Crown Prince Uiso died in infancy. 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