Beonjoseon

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Beonjoseon (번조선) (2333 BC - 194 BC) was the westernmost of Gojoseon's three confederate states. It was ruled by the Chi family until 6857 BC, when Suhan, the last Chi Vice-dangun died and was succeeded by Gihu of the Gi family.


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[edit] Location

Beonjoseon extended from western Manchuria to the whole of the Shandong region. It had several capitals at Humdok, and Joyang. After wars with the Yan and Jinjoseon, the territory of Beonjoseon gradually shrank.

Beonjoseon consisted of 12 states that were each ruled by a king under the direct control and influence of the vice-dangun.

[edit] History

[edit] Establishment and separation from Jinjoseon

When Dangun Wanggeom established Gojoseon in 2333 BC, he organized the governmental structure by splitting the entire empire into three: Jinjoseon, Beonjoseon, and Majoseon. He assigned a vice-dangun for Beonjoseon and Majoseon, but Jinjoseon was to be the central authority and ruling seat of the Danguns. Wanggeom assigned Beonjoseon to Chidunam, a descendant of the Baedal Emperors. Chidunam put the capital of his state in the city of Humdok. From there, Chidunam and his descendants ruled until the death of Suhan Vice-dangun in 6857 BC. Soon, the Gi family, descendants of Gija, came to power in Beonjoseon with Gihu as their head. Gihu declared independence from Jinjoseon and ruled Beonjoseon as a king and not as a vice-dangun.

[edit] Downfall of Beonjoseon and usurption of Wiman

Beonjoseon fell under its 74th ruler, King King Jun. King Jun waged war against the Yan kingdom but faced a heavy defeat, which began the fall of Beonjoseon. Then, with the fall of the Qin Dynasty and the rise of the Han Dynasty, several people from the west migrated into Beonjoseon. The leader of these refugees was Wiman, whom King Jun accepted generously. King Jun assigned Wiman to "Commander of the Western border," but Wiman was not satisfied and plan a revolt against the king. Wiman led this revolt in 194 BC, and overthrew King Jun. Jun fled with his subjects to the Korean peninsula by boat, and took over Majoseon to establish Mahan. Wiman established Wiman Joseon and made his capital at Wanggeomseong. After three generations, Wiman Joseon fell to Han Wudi's invasion.

[edit] Rulers of Beonjoseon

[edit] Vice-danguns of Beonjoseon

  1. Chidunam
  2. Nangyah
  3. Mulgil
  4. Ae-chin
  5. Domu
  6. Hogap
  7. Ohra
  8. Ijo
  9. Guhseh
  10. Ja-Ohsa
  11. Sanshin
  12. Gyehjun
  13. Baekjun
  14. Joongjun
  15. Sojun
  16. Sa-um
  17. Suhan
  18. Mulga
  19. Makjin
  20. Jindan
  21. Gamjung
  22. Somil
  23. Sadumak
  24. Gapbi
  25. Ohripnu
  26. Suhsi
  27. Ansi
  28. Haemora
  29. Sojung
  30. Suh-uyu
  31. Ahrak
  32. Solgwi
  33. Imna
  34. Nodan
  35. Mamil
  36. Mobul
  37. Eulna
  38. Mahyu
  39. Deuna
  40. Haesu
  41. Ohmunru
  42. Nusa
  43. Ibul
  44. Ahreuk
  45. Mahyu
  46. Dadu
  47. Naei
  48. Chaeum
  49. Bulli
  50. Yuheul
  51. Umlu
  52. Gamwi
  53. Surli
  54. Ahgap
  55. Gotae
  56. Sotaei
  57. Magun
  58. Chunhan
  59. Nomul
  60. Doeul
  61. Sulhyu
  62. Sayang
  63. Jihan
  64. Inhan
  65. Seoul
  66. Gasaek
  67. Haein
  68. Suhan

[edit] Rulers of Gija Joseon

  1. Gihu
  2. Giook
  3. Gisuk
  4. Giyun
  5. Gibi
  6. Gijun

[edit] See also

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