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Yi Pangwŏn
Taejong (; 16 May 1367 – 10 May 1422), personal name Yi Pangwŏn (), was the third monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea and the father of Sejong the Great. He was the fifth son of Taejo of Joseon, King Taejo, the founder of the dynasty. Before ascending to the throne, he was known as Grand Prince Jeongan (). Biography Early life and founding of Joseon Born in 1367 as the fifth son of Taejo of Joseon, Yi Sŏnggye and his first wife Queen Sinui, Lady Han, Yi Pangwŏn qualified as an official in 1382. He studied under Confucianism, Confucian scholars such as Wŏn Ch'ŏnsŏk. During his early years, he assisted his father in gathering the support of the commoners and of many influential figures in the government; Yi Pangwŏn also helped in the founding of Joseon by assassinating powerful officials who remained loyal to Goryeo, most prominently Chŏng Mong-ju. Strifes of Princes After contributing heavily to the overthrowing of the previous dynasty and the establishment o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Styles And Titles In The Joseon Dynasty
During the Joseon period, royal titles and styles (forms of address) had been extensive and complex. The general title of the monarch was king () until Gojong crowned himself emperor (), a title that was only allowed for Chinese emperors. Official titles came with official forms of address, depending on who the addressee was and by whom they were addressed. Royal family Naming When a prince became king, he was addressed as such, personal names were not used. After the death of a king, he was given several names. One is the temple name (), which was given when the spirit tablet was placed at the Jongmyo Shrine. This is the name by which historians usually refer to Joseon kings. The ''myoho'' could end in either ''jo'' () or ''jong'' (). The preceding syllable was an adjective suitable for the king. The other name was the posthumous name A posthumous name is an honorary Personal name, name given mainly to revered dead people in East Asian cultural sphere, East Asian culture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
