Taejo of Joseon
Monarch
Taejo, personal name Yi Song-gye, later Yi Tan, was the founder and first monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After overthrowing the Goryeo dynasty, he ascended to the throne in 1392 and abdicated six years later during a strife between his... Wikipedia
Born: November 4, 1335, Yeongheung-gun
Died: June 27, 1408 (age 72 years), Jondeokjeong Pavilion, Seoul, South Korea
Children: Taejong of Joseon, Jeongjong of Joseon, Prince Ui'an-daegun, and more
Spouse: Sinui (m. 1351–1391) and Queen Sindeok (m. ?–1396)
Grandchildren: Sejong the Great, Grand Prince Yangnyeong, Grand Prince Hyoryeong, and more
Place of burial: Royal Tombs of the Joseon dynasty, South Korea
Grandparents: Yi Ch'un and Queen Kyungsoon
Taejo (Korean: 태조; Hanja: 太祖; 4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408), personal name Yi Song-gye (이성계; 李成桂), later Yi Tan (이단; 李旦), was the founder ...
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Taejo of Joseon (4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408) was the first king of the Joseon dynasty. His given name was Yi Seong-gye (Hangul: 이성계; Hanja: 李成桂).
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the first king of Joseon Dynasty in Korean history.
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