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Injong of Joseon

1515 - 1545

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Injong (Korean: 인종; Hanja: 仁宗; 20 March 1515 (lunar calendar: 25 February 1515) – 8 August 1545), personal name Yi Ho (이호; 李峼), was the 12th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. His father was King Jungjong and his mother was Queen Janggyeong, whose brother was Yun Im. As the firstborn, he became crown prince in 1520 and succeeded his father in 1544. He had the shortest reign amongst all of Joseon's kings. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Injong of Joseon is the 2,217th most popular politician (down from 1,938th in 2019), the 38th most popular biography from South Korea and the 34th most popular South Korean Politician.

The most famous aspect of the Joseon Dynasty is the strict social hierarchy that existed during this time. There were four classes, with the king and his family at the top, followed by the yangban class, who were the educated elite. Next came the commoners, who were farmers and craftsmen. Finally, the lowest class was made up of slaves.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Injong of Joseon ranks 2,217 out of 19,576. Before him are Sigurd II of Norway, Eugène Edine Pottier, Lin Biao, Karl Theodor, Duke in Bavaria, Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, and Ioannis Kapodistrias. After him are John V of Portugal, Nikolai Podgorny, Maria Mandl, Prince Napoléon Bonaparte, Chiang Ching-kuo, and Zimri-Lim.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1515, Injong of Joseon ranks 6. Before him are Şehzade Mustafa, Teresa of Ávila, Philip Neri, Anne of Cleves, and Lucas Cranach the Younger. After him are Mary of Guise, Margaret Douglas, Cipriano de Rore, Pierre Lescot, Sebastian Castellio, and Petrus Ramus. Among people deceased in 1545, Injong of Joseon ranks 4. Before him are Hans Holbein the Younger, Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal, and Hans Baldung. After him are Albert of Brandenburg, Elizabeth of Austria, Peter Faber, Sher Shah Suri, Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, Francis I, Duke of Lorraine, Charles II de Valois, Duke of Orléans, and Nikola Jurišić.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Injong of Joseon ranks 38 out of 1,128. Before him are Seongjong of Joseon (1457), Empress Myeongseong (1851), Cheoljong of Joseon (1831), Munjong of Joseon (1414), Gyeongjong of Joseon (1688), and Dongmyeong of Goguryeo (-58). After him are Yun Chi-ho (1864), Danjong of Joseon (1441), Han Kang (1970), Gwanghaegun of Joseon (1575), Pak Hon-yong (1900), and Dangun (-333).

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Among POLITICIANS In South Korea

Among politicians born in South Korea, Injong of Joseon ranks 34. Before him are Seongjong of Joseon (1457), Empress Myeongseong (1851), Cheoljong of Joseon (1831), Munjong of Joseon (1414), Gyeongjong of Joseon (1688), and Dongmyeong of Goguryeo (-58). After him are Danjong of Joseon (1441), Gwanghaegun of Joseon (1575), Pak Hon-yong (1900), Dangun (-333), Hyojong of Joseon (1619), and Chang Myon (1899).

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