Jeongjong of Joseon 1357 – 1419

Biography

Jeongjong of Joseon was the second king of the Joseon Dynasty, born on July 9, 1357, at Hamhung Royal Villa. He ascended to the throne during a transformative period in Korean history, following the establishment of the Joseon Dynasty. His reign represented a critical chapter in the kingdom’s early development and consolidation of power.

King Jeongjong ruled during his lifetime with the responsibilities befitting a monarch of this significant dynasty. He spent his formative years and early life connected to the royal court and the administrative centers of the kingdom. His leadership came during the foundational years when the Joseon Dynasty was establishing its governmental structures and cultural identity.

On October 5, 1419, King Jeongjong passed away in Hanseongbu, the capital region. He was given a royal burial at Hurung Royal Tomb in Kaesong, reflecting his status and importance to the kingdom. His reign and legacy remain part of the historical record of the Joseon Dynasty, a period that would profoundly shape Korean civilization for centuries to come.