Gojong of the Korean Empire

Summary

Gojong of the Korean Empire is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Unhyeongung^[2]. He was born on +1852-07-25T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Deoksugung^[4]. He died on +1919-01-21T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a monarch^[6] and king^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,929 views/month, #5,612 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Gojong of the Korean Empire's place of birth was Unhyeongung^[2].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire died in Deoksugung^[4].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire was born on +1852-07-25T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire was born on +1852-09-08T00:00:00Z^[9].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire died on +1919-01-21T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire is buried at Q108762171^[10].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire's father was Heungseon Daewongun^[11].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire's mother was Sunmok Budaebuin^[12].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire was married to Empress Myeongseong^[13].
• Among Gojong of the Korean Empire's spouses was Imperial Consort Sunheon^[14].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire was married to Yeongbodang Yi^[15].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire was married to Imperial Consort Gwi-in of the Deoksu Jang clan^[16].
• Among Gojong of the Korean Empire's spouses was Q12586207^[17].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire was married to Imperial Consort Gwiin Jeong^[18].
• A child of Gojong of the Korean Empire was Prince Wanhwa^[19].
• A child of Gojong of the Korean Empire was Sunjong of the Korean Empire^[20].
• A child of Gojong of the Korean Empire was Prince Yi Kang^[21].
• A child of Gojong of the Korean Empire was Yi Un^[22].
• A child of Gojong of the Korean Empire was Deokhye, Princess of Korea^[23].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire held citizenship in Joseon^[24].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire held citizenship in Korean Empire^[25].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire held citizenship in Korea^[26].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire worked as a monarch^[6].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire worked as a king^[7].
• Gojong of the Korean Empire held the position of king of Joseon Dynasty^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Unhyeongung^[2], Gojong of the Korean Empire… Recorded date of birth include +1852-07-25T00:00:00Z^[3] and +1852-09-08T00:00:00Z^[9]. His father was Heungseon Daewongun^[11]. His mother was Sunmok Budaebuin^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch^[6] and king^[7]. Positions held include king of Joseon Dynasty^[27], a position^[28], in Joseon^[29], founded in 1392^[30] and Emperor of Korea^[31], a historical position^[32], in Korean Empire^[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class^[34], a grade of an order^[35], in Russian Empire^[36]; Order of St. Andrew^[37], an order^[38], in Russian Empire^[39], founded in 1698^[40]; Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum^[41]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[42]; and Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus^[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Myeongseong^[13], a politician^[44], 1851–1895^[45], of Joseon^[46], specialised in politics^[47]; Imperial Consort Sunheon^[14], 1854–1911^[48], of Korean Empire^[49]; Yeongbodang Yi^[15], 1843–1928^[50], of Joseon^[51]; Imperial Consort Gwi-in of the Deoksu Jang clan^[16], b. 1900^[52]; Q12586207^[17]; and Imperial Consort Gwiin Jeong^[18], 1882–1943^[53], of Joseon^[54]. Children include Prince Wanhwa^[19], 1868–1880^[55], of Joseon^[56]; Sunjong of the Korean Empire^[20], an emperor^[57], 1874–1926^[58], of Joseon^[59], awarded the Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum^[60]; Prince Yi Kang^[21], a politician^[61], 1877–1955^[62], of South Korea^[63], awarded the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum^[64]; Yi Un^[22], a military personnel^[65], 1897–1970^[66], of Korean Empire^[67], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[68]; and Deokhye, Princess of Korea^[23], an aristocrat^[69], 1912–1989^[70], of Joseon^[71].

Death and Burial

Gojong of the Korean Empire died on +1919-01-21T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Deoksugung^[4]. The cause of death was poison^[72]. Burial took place at Q108762171^[10].

Why It Matters

Gojong of the Korean Empire ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,929 views/month, #5,612 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[73] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[74]

FAQs

Where was Gojong of the Korean Empire born?

Gojong of the Korean Empire was born in Unhyeongung^[2].

Where did Gojong of the Korean Empire die?

Gojong of the Korean Empire passed away in Deoksugung^[4].

Who were Gojong of the Korean Empire's parents?

Gojong of the Korean Empire's father was Heungseon Daewongun^[11]. Gojong of the Korean Empire's mother was Sunmok Budaebuin^[12].

Who was Gojong of the Korean Empire married to?

Gojong of the Korean Empire's spouses include Empress Myeongseong^[13], Imperial Consort Sunheon^[14], Yeongbodang Yi^[15], and Imperial Consort Gwi-in of the Deoksu Jang clan^[16].

What did Gojong of the Korean Empire do for work?

Gojong of the Korean Empire worked as monarch^[6] and king^[7].

What awards did Gojong of the Korean Empire receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class^[34], Order of St. Andrew^[37], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum^[41], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[42].