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Seonjo of Joseon

1552 - 1608

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Seonjo (Korean: 선조; Hanja: 宣祖; 6 December 1552 – 6 March 1608), personal name Yi Yeon (이연; 李昖), was the 14th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was known for promoting Confucianism and attempting reforms at the beginning of his reign. However, he later gained infamy from the political discord and his incompetent leadership during the Japanese invasions of Korea. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Seonjo of Joseon is the 1,599th most popular politician (down from 1,352nd in 2019), the 25th most popular biography from South Korea (down from 22nd in 2019) and the 22nd most popular South Korean Politician.

Seonjo of Joseon is most famous for being the second king of the Joseon Dynasty. He was born in 1567 and died in 1608. He was the son of King Seonjo of Joseon and Queen Inseon. His father was the ruler of Joseon before him. He was also the father of King Gwanghaegun, who ruled after him.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Seonjo of Joseon ranks 1,599 out of 19,576. Before him are Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Juba II, Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, Emperor Ninkō, Harald III of Denmark, and Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan. After him are Joan I of Navarre, Harthacnut, Georg von Hertling, Charles VIII of Sweden, Barbara of Cilli, and Emperor Wen of Sui.

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Among people born in 1552, Seonjo of Joseon ranks 7. Before him are Pope Paul V, Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, Boris Godunov, Matteo Ricci, Vasili IV of Russia, and Lavinia Fontana. After him are Hans von Aachen, Jost Bürgi, Edmund Spenser, Petrus Plancius, Agrippa d'Aubigné, and Henri, Prince of Condé. Among people deceased in 1608, Seonjo of Joseon ranks 4. Before him are John Dee, Giambologna, and Maria Anna of Bavaria. After him are Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg, Charles III, Duke of Lorraine, Frederick I, Duke of Württemberg, Marie Eleonore of Cleves, Andrew Avellino, Konstanty Wasyl Ostrogski, Ğazı II Giray, and Bernardo Buontalenti.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Seonjo of Joseon ranks 25 out of 1,128. Before him are Sunjong of Korea (1874), Yun Posun (1897), Yeongjo of Joseon (1694), Sukjong of Joseon (1661), Sejo of Joseon (1417), and Yeonsangun of Joseon (1476). After him are Han Duck-soo (1949), Jungjong of Joseon (1488), Choi Kyu-hah (1919), Sunjo of Joseon (1790), Yejong of Joseon (1450), and Mas Oyama (1923).

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Among POLITICIANS In South Korea

Among politicians born in South Korea, Seonjo of Joseon ranks 22. Before him are Sunjong of Korea (1874), Yun Posun (1897), Yeongjo of Joseon (1694), Sukjong of Joseon (1661), Sejo of Joseon (1417), and Yeonsangun of Joseon (1476). After him are Han Duck-soo (1949), Jungjong of Joseon (1488), Choi Kyu-hah (1919), Sunjo of Joseon (1790), Yejong of Joseon (1450), and Seongjong of Joseon (1457).

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