King Sejong the Great of Joseon
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| King of Joseon | |||||||||
| Reign | 1418–1450 | ||||||||
| Coronation | September 18, 1418 (aged 21) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Taejong of Joseon | ||||||||
| Successor | Munjong of Joseon | ||||||||
| Regent |
Taejong of Joseon as Former King (1418–1422) Munjong of Joseon as Crown Prince (1442–1450) |
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| Born |
May 15, 1397 Hanseong, Kingdom of Joseon |
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| Died | April 8, 1450 (aged 52) Hanseong, Joseon |
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| Consort | Queen Soheon | ||||||||
| Issue |
Munjong of Joseon Sejo of Joseon |
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| House | Jeonju Yi | ||||||||
| Father | Taejong of Joseon | ||||||||
| Mother | Queen Wongyeong | ||||||||
| Religion | Confucianism; later, Buddhism | ||||||||
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| King Sejong Jangheon Yeongmun Yemu Inseong Myeonghyo the Great 세종장헌영문예무인성명효대왕 世宗莊憲英文睿武仁聖明孝大王 |
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"Sejong" in Chinese characters
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| Revised Romanization | Sejong Daewang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sejong Taewang |
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| Revised Romanization | I Do |
| McCune–Reischauer | I To |
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| Revised Romanization | Won Jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wŏn Chŏng |
Sejong the Great (Korean pronunciation: [se.dʑoŋ]; 15 May 1397 - 8 April 1450) was the fourth king of Joseon-dynasty Korea. He was the third son of King Taejong and Queen consort Min. He was designated as heir-apparent, Crown Prince, after his older brother Jae was stripped of his title. He ascended to the throne in 1418. During the first four years of his reign, Taejong governed as regent, after which his father-in-law, Sim On, and his close associates were executed.
Sejong reinforced Han Chinese Confucian policies and executed major "legal amendments" (공법; 貢法). He also created the Korean alphabet with the help of notable polyglots such as 신숙주 and possibly other linguists. Incorporating both Chinese and Korean with Western influence.Hangul, encouraged advancements of scientific technology, and instituted many other efforts to stabilize and improve prosperity. He dispatched military campaigns to the north and instituted the Samin Policy (사민정책; 徙民政策) to attract new settlers to the region. To the south, he subjugated Japanese raiders and captured Tsushima Island.
During his reign from 1418 to 1450, he governed from 1422 to 1442 and governed as regent with his son Crown Prince Munjong until his death in either 1442 or 1450.
Although the appellation "the Great" / "(대왕;大王)" was given posthumously to almost every ruler of Goryeo and Joseon, this title is usually associated with Gwanggaeto and Sejong.
Sejong was born on May 15, 1397, the third son of King Taejong. When he was twelve, he became Grand Prince Chungnyeong (충녕대군). As a young prince, Sejong excelled in various studies and was favored by King Taejong over his two older brothers.
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