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Crown Prince Sado (1735–1762) was born as the second son of the Korean king Yeongjo of Joseon. Because his older brother, Prince Hyojang, had died young, in 1728, Prince Sado was born the royal heir. However, he was mentally ill, wantonly killed people, and was very erratic. This was a disappointment to his father, who finally ordered him to be sealed alive in a large rice chest (an order he obeyed), where he died within eight days. His son became Jeongjo of Joseon after Prince Sado's death. In the 19th century there were rumors that Prince Sado had not been mentally ill, but had been framed; however, these rumors are contradicted by the memoirs of Prince Sado's wife, Lady Hong.
He was posthumously honored as King Jangjo, and he is buried with his wife at the royal tomb of Yungneung (융릉, 隆陵) in the city of Hwaseong.
[edit] His full posthumous name
- Sado sudeok donkyeong heungin kyeongji jangnyun nyungbeom kimyeon changhyu jangheon seja
- 사도수덕돈경홍인경지장륜륭범기명창휴장헌세자
- 思悼綏德敦慶弘仁景祉章倫隆範基命彰休莊獻世子
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