Seonjo of Joseon
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1552 – 1608
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Who was Seonjo of Joseon?
King Seonjo ruled in Korea between 1567 and 1608. He was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty. He is known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign, although political chaos and his incompetent leadership during the Japanese invasions of Korea marred his later years.
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- Born
- Dec 26, 1552
Seoul - Also known as
- 朝鮮宣祖
- Spouses
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- Died
- 1608
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on July 23, 2013
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