Taejo of Joseon

the first king of Joseon Dynasty in Korean history
Person human Q378483
Taejo of Joseon
Jo Jung-muk(?-?), Pak Gijun(?-?), Baek Eunbae(1820-?), Yu Suk(1827-1873) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Taejo of Joseon

Summary

Taejo of Joseon is a human[1]. He was born in Hamhung[2]. He was born on +1335-10-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Changdeokgung[4]. He died on +1408-05-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and ruler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,688 views/month, #6,130 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Taejo of Joseon was born in Hamhung[2].
  • Taejo of Joseon died in Changdeokgung[4].
  • Taejo of Joseon was born on +1335-10-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Taejo of Joseon was born on +1335-10-27T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Taejo of Joseon died on +1408-05-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Taejo of Joseon died on +1408-06-18T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Burial took place at Geonwolleung[11].
  • Taejo of Joseon's father was Yi Cha-ch'un[12].
  • Taejo of Joseon's mother was Uihye[13].
  • Taejo of Joseon was married to Sinui[14].
  • Among Taejo of Joseon's spouses was Sindeok[15].
  • Among Taejo of Joseon's spouses was Consort Seong of the Wonju Won clan[16].
  • Taejo of Joseon was married to Gohyn Gongju U ssi[17].
  • Taejo of Joseon was married to HwaYi Ongju Kim ssi[18].
  • Taejo of Joseon was married to Lady Ju[19].
  • A child of Taejo of Joseon was Grand Prince Jinan[20].
  • A child of Taejo of Joseon was Jeongjong of Joseon[21].
  • A child of Taejo of Joseon was Grand Prince Ikan[22].
  • A child of Taejo of Joseon was Grand Prince Hoean[23].
  • A child of Taejo of Joseon was Taejong of Joseon[24].
  • A child of Taejo of Joseon was Grand Prince Deokan[25].
  • Taejo of Joseon held citizenship in Goryeo[26].
  • Taejo of Joseon held citizenship in Joseon[27].
  • Taejo of Joseon worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Taejo of Joseon's professions included ruler[7].

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Origins and Family

Taejo of Joseon was born in Hamhung[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1335-10-11T00:00:00Z[3] and +1335-10-27T00:00:00Z[9]. His father was Yi Cha-ch'un[12]. His mother was Uihye[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and ruler[7]. Taejo of Joseon's field of work was politics[28]. He held the position of king of Joseon Dynasty[29].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sinui[14], a consort[30], 1337–1391[31], of Goryeo[32]; Sindeok[15], a politician[33], 1356–1396[34], of Goryeo[35]; Consort Seong of the Wonju Won clan[16]; Gohyn Gongju U ssi[17]; HwaYi Ongju Kim ssi[18]; and Lady Ju[19]. Children include Grand Prince Jinan[20], 1354–1393[36], of Goryeo[37]; Jeongjong of Joseon[21], a military officer[38], 1357–1419[39], of Joseon[40]; Grand Prince Ikan[22], 1360–1404[41], of Goryeo[42]; Grand Prince Hoean[23], a civilian official[43], 1364–1421[44], of Goryeo[45]; Taejong of Joseon[24], a chinovnik[46], 1367–1422[47], of Joseon[48]; and Grand Prince Deokan[25], a civilian official[49], of Goryeo[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1408-05-24T00:00:00Z[5] and +1408-06-18T00:00:00Z[10]. Taejo of Joseon passed away in Changdeokgung[4]. The cause of death was stroke[51]. Burial took place at Geonwolleung[11].

Why It Matters

Taejo of Joseon ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,688 views/month, #6,130 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Taejo of Joseon born?

Taejo of Joseon's place of birth was Hamhung[2].

Where did Taejo of Joseon die?

Taejo of Joseon died in Changdeokgung[4].

Who were Taejo of Joseon's parents?

Taejo of Joseon's father was Yi Cha-ch'un[12]. Taejo of Joseon's mother was Uihye[13].

Who was Taejo of Joseon married to?

Taejo of Joseon's spouses include Sinui[14], Sindeok[15], Consort Seong of the Wonju Won clan[16], and Gohyn Gongju U ssi[17].

What did Taejo of Joseon do for work?

Taejo of Joseon worked as military personnel[6] and ruler[7].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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