Taejo of Joseon
the first king of Joseon Dynasty in Korean history
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Summary
Taejo of Joseon was born on October 11, 1335[1], in Hamhung[2]. He died on May 24, 1408[3], in Changdeokgung[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and ruler[6].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 27, 1335[7]
- Date of death: June 18, 1408[8]
- Place of burial: Geonwolleung[9]
- Father: Yi Cha-ch'un[10]
- Mother: Uihye[11]
- Spouse: Sinui[12], Sindeok[13], Consort Seong of the Wonju Won clan[14], Gohyn Gongju U ssi[15], HwaYi Ongju Kim ssi[16], Lady Ju[17]
- Child: Grand Prince Jinan[18], Jeongjong of Joseon[19], Grand Prince Ikan[20], Grand Prince Hoean[21], Taejong of Joseon[22], Grand Prince Deokan[23], Grand Prince Muan[24], Grand Prince Uian[25], Princess Gyeongsun[26], Princess Uiryeong[27], Princess Kyungshin[28], Princess Kyungsun[29], Princess Soucksin[30]
- Country of citizenship: Goryeo[31], Joseon[32]
- Field of work: politics[33]
- Position held: king of Joseon Dynasty[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Family: House of Yi[36]
- Noble title: king[37], emperor[38]
- Cause of death: stroke[39]
- Honorific prefix: His Highness[40]
- Family name: Lee[41]
- Given name: Dan[42]
- Significant event: coronation[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[45]
- Birth name: 이성계[46]
- Name in native language: 이단[47]
FAQs
Where was Taejo of Joseon born?
Taejo of Joseon was born in Hamhung[2].
Where did Taejo of Joseon die?
Taejo of Joseon passed away in Changdeokgung[4].
Who were Taejo of Joseon's parents?
Taejo of Joseon's father was Yi Cha-ch'un[10]. Taejo of Joseon's mother was Uihye[11].
Who was Taejo of Joseon married to?
Taejo of Joseon's spouses include Sinui[12], Sindeok[13], Consort Seong of the Wonju Won clan[14], and Gohyn Gongju U ssi[15].
What did Taejo of Joseon do for work?
Taejo of Joseon worked as a military personnel[5] and ruler[6].