Seonjo of Joseon
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 incompetent leadership during the Japanese invasions of Korea.
| Seonjo of Joseon 조선 선조 朝鮮宣祖 | |||||||||
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| Reign | August 1567 – March 1608 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Myeongjong | ||||||||
| Successor | Gwanghaegun | ||||||||
| Regent | Crown Prince Yi Hon (1592–1608) | ||||||||
| Born | Yi Yeon (이연; 李昖) 6 December 1552 Indalbang Room, Dojeong Palace, Hanseong, Joseon | ||||||||
| Died | 6 March 1608 (aged 55) Haeng Palace, Hanseong, Joseon | ||||||||
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| Clan | Jeonju Yi clan | ||||||||
| Dynasty | House of Yi | ||||||||
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| Religion | Korean Confucianism (Neo-Confucianism) | ||||||||
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| Hangul | 선조 |
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| Revised Romanization | Seonjo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏnjo |
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| Hangul | 이연 |
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| Revised Romanization | I Yeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Yŏn |
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