Danjong of Joseon

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Danjong of Joseon
King of Joseon
Reign 14 May 1452 – 11 June 1455
Born (1441-07-23)23 July 1441
Died 24 December 1457(1457-12-24) (aged 16)
Place of death Yeongwol
Predecessor Munjong of Joseon
Successor Sejo of Joseon
Consort Queen Jeongsun
Royal House House of Yi
Father Munjong of Joseon
Mother Queen Hyeondeok
Danjong of Joseon
Hangul 단종
Hanja 端宗
Revised Romanization Danjong
McCune–Reischauer Tanchong
Birth name
Hangul 이홍위
Hanja 李弘暐
Revised Romanization I Hong-wi
McCune–Reischauer I Hongwi
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Danjong of Joseon (23 July 1441 – 24 December 1457, reigned 1452–1455) was the sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty. He was forced to abdicate by his uncle, who became Sejo of Joseon, and exiled to Yeongwol County. Where he was later murdered and his remains are buried.[1]

Reign

Danjong succeeded his father, Munjong of Joseon, at the age of 12. Since he was too young to rule, the government of the kingdom fell to the premier, Hwangbo In, and his vice-premier, General Kim Jongseo.

In 1453, this government was overthrown in a coup led by the king's uncle, Sejo of Joseon, who persuaded a number of scholars and officials who had served in the court of Sejong the Great to support his claim to the throne. Hwangbo In and Kim Jongseo were seized and murdered in front of the gate of Gyeongbokgung; in 1455 Danjong was forced to abdicate and exiled to Yeongwol County.

The following year, six officials of the court attempted to restore him to power, but their plot was discovered and they were immediately executed. Perceiving that he would present a continuing threat to his rule, Sejo then accepted the advice of the court and ordered that Danjong be disposed of. In 1457, he was murdered at his house in the place to which he was exiled.

Danjong had been stripped of his title at the time he was exiled, and was afterwards referred to as "Prince Nosan" (노산군). In the reign of King Sukjong, scholars at his court proposed that his title be restored, and in 1698, the demoted Prince Nosan was posthumously restored, receiving the posthumous name of "Danjong", and thereafter was referred to as King Danjong.

Family

Monarchs of Korea
Joseon Dynasty
  1. Taejo 1392–1398
  2. Jeongjong 1398–1400
  3. Taejong 1400–1418
  4. Sejong the Great 1418–1450
  5. Munjong 1450–1452
  6. Danjong 1452–1455
  7. Sejo 1455–1468
  8. Yejong 1468–1469
  9. Seongjong 1469–1494
  10. Yeonsangun 1494–1506
  11. Jungjong 1506–1544
  12. Injong 1544–1545
  13. Myeongjong 1545–1567
  14. Seonjo 1567–1608
  15. Gwanghaegun 1608–1623
  16. Injo 1623–1649
  17. Hyojong 1649–1659
  18. Hyeonjong 1659–1674
  19. Sukjong 1674–1720
  20. Gyeongjong 1720–1724
  21. Yeongjo 1724–1776
  22. Jeongjo 1776–1800
  23. Sunjo 1800–1834
  24. Heonjong 1834–1849
  25. Cheoljong 1849–1863
  26. Gojong 1863–1907
  27. Sunjong 1907–1910
  • Father: King Munjong (문종)
  • Mother: Queen Hyeondeok of the Andong Kwon clan (현덕왕후 권씨,12 March 1418 – 24 July 1441)
  • Consorts and Issues:
  1. Queen Jeongsun[2] of the Yeosan Song clan (정순왕후 송씨, 1440 – 4 June 1521)[3][4][5]
  • No issue
  1. Kim Suk-ui (숙의 김씨)
  • No issue
  1. Kwon Suk-ui (숙의 권씨)
  • No Issue

His Full Posthumous Name

  • King Danjong Gongeui Onmun Sunjeong Anjang Gyungsun Donhyo the Great of Korea
  • 단종공의온문순정안장경순돈효대왕
  • 端宗恭懿溫文純定安莊景順敦孝大王

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Jeong-bong (1 June 2011). "A hamlet rich in history and art". Joongang Daily. Retrieved 27 January 2013. 
  2. ↑ Was demoted to Princess Consort following her husband's deposition & demotion. Restored back in 6 November 1698
  3. ↑ Daughter of Song Hyeon-soo (송현수), Internal Prince Yeoryang (여량부원군); and Lady Yeoheung, Princess Consort to the Internal Prince, of the Yeoheung Min clan (여흥부부인 민씨). Younger sister of Song Geo (송거). Granddaughter of Song Bok-won (송복원). Niece of Song Jeong-soo (송정수). Cousin of Song Yeong (송영).
  4. ↑ Also, niece of Grand Prince Yeongeung's Princess Consort
  5. ↑ Married in 22 January 1454
Preceded by
Munjong		 Rulers of Korea
(Joseon Dynasty)
1452–1455 		Succeeded by
Sejo
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