Seongjong of Joseon

9th King of Joseon Dynasty in Korean history (1457 - 1495)
Person human Q484006
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Seongjong of Joseon

Summary

Seongjong of Joseon is a human[1]. Born in Gyeongbokgung[2], he… he was born on +1457-07-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Changdeokgung[4]. He died on +1494-12-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,972 views/month, #5,592 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Seongjong of Joseon was born in Gyeongbokgung[2].
  • Seongjong of Joseon died in Changdeokgung[4].
  • Seongjong of Joseon was born on +1457-07-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Seongjong of Joseon was born on +1457-08-19T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Seongjong of Joseon died on +1494-12-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Seongjong of Joseon died on +1495-01-19T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Burial took place at Q108762152[10].
  • Seongjong of Joseon's father was Crown Prince Uigyeong[11].
  • Seongjong of Joseon's mother was Insu[12].
  • Seongjong of Joseon was married to Gonghye[13].
  • Seongjong of Joseon was married to Deposed Queen Yun[14].
  • Among Seongjong of Joseon's spouses was Jeonghyeon[15].
  • Among Seongjong of Joseon's spouses was Gwi-in Eom-ssi[16].
  • Seongjong of Joseon was married to Gwi-in Jung[17].
  • Among Seongjong of Joseon's spouses was gwi-in Kwon ssi[18].
  • A child of Seongjong of Joseon was Yeonsangun of Joseon[19].
  • A child of Seongjong of Joseon was Gyeseong-gun[20].
  • A child of Seongjong of Joseon was Lee Hang[21].
  • A child of Seongjong of Joseon was Lee Su[22].
  • A child of Seongjong of Joseon was prince Hwison[23].
  • A child of Seongjong of Joseon was Prince BongAn[24].
  • Seongjong of Joseon held citizenship in Joseon[25].
  • Seongjong of Joseon's professions included monarch[6].
  • Seongjong of Joseon held the position of king of Joseon Dynasty[26].
  • Seongjong of Joseon is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gyeongbokgung[2], Seongjong of Joseon… Recorded date of birth include +1457-07-30T00:00:00Z[3] and +1457-08-19T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was Crown Prince Uigyeong[11]. His mother was Insu[12].

Career and Affiliations

Seongjong of Joseon's professions included monarch[6]. He held the position of king of Joseon Dynasty[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gonghye[13], a consort[28], 1456–1474[29], of Joseon[30]; Deposed Queen Yun[14], a consort[31], 1455–1482[32], of Joseon[33]; Jeonghyeon[15], a consort[34], 1462–1530[35], of Joseon[36]; Gwi-in Eom-ssi[16]; Gwi-in Jung[17]; and gwi-in Kwon ssi[18], b. 1471[37]. Children include Yeonsangun of Joseon[19], a politician[38], 1476–1506[39], of Joseon[40]; Gyeseong-gun[20], a civilian official[41], 1478–1504[42], of Joseon[43]; Lee Hang[21], 1480–1505[44], of Joseon[45]; Lee Su[22], b. 1480[46]; prince Hwison[23], 1481–1512[47]; and Prince BongAn[24], b. 1482[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1494-12-24T00:00:00Z[5] and +1495-01-19T00:00:00Z[9]. Seongjong of Joseon died in Changdeokgung[4]. The cause of death was respiratory disease[49]. He is buried at Q108762152[10].

Why It Matters

Seongjong of Joseon ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,972 views/month, #5,592 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Seongjong of Joseon born?

Seongjong of Joseon's place of birth was Gyeongbokgung[2].

Where did Seongjong of Joseon die?

Seongjong of Joseon passed away in Changdeokgung[4].

Who were Seongjong of Joseon's parents?

Seongjong of Joseon's father was Crown Prince Uigyeong[11]. Seongjong of Joseon's mother was Insu[12].

Who was Seongjong of Joseon married to?

Seongjong of Joseon's spouses include Gonghye[13], Deposed Queen Yun[14], Jeonghyeon[15], and Gwi-in Eom-ssi[16].

What did Seongjong of Joseon do for work?

Seongjong of Joseon worked as monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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