Chang Jo-ri (창조리, 倉助利) (?-?) was the prime minister of
Goguryeo
Goguryeo (37 BC–668 AD) ( ) also called Goryeo (), was a Korean kingdom located in the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of Northeast China. At its peak of power, Goguryeo controlled mos ...
during the reigns of Kings
Bongsang and
Micheon.
Background
Chang Jo-ri's origins or ancestry is not mentioned in historical records. It can be inferred that Prime Minister Chang Jo-ri came from a notable noble family because he served in high government positions such as ''Daesaja'' and ''Daejubu''.
Life
Reign of King Bongsang
Chang Jo-ri is first mentioned to have served as ''Daesaja'' of the South Province, and later as ''Daejubu''. He rose to the position of Prime Minister in the year 294, succeeding Prime Minister
Sang-nu. In 296,
Emperor You of the
Xianbei
The Xianbei (; ) were a Proto-Mongolic ancient nomadic people that once resided in the eastern Eurasian steppes in what is today Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and Northeastern China. They originated from the Donghu people who splintered into th ...
Former Yan Kingdom, invaded
Goguryeo
Goguryeo (37 BC–668 AD) ( ) also called Goryeo (), was a Korean kingdom located in the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of Northeast China. At its peak of power, Goguryeo controlled mos ...
. With this invasion, Chang Jo-ri urged the
King
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*In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contemporary indigenous peoples, the tit ...
to assign ''Daehyeong'' general
Go Noja to the position of Castlelord of
Shin Fortress. The Former Yan forces were defeated due to this assignment. When King Bongsang became corrupt and violent, Chang Jo-ri resigned from the position of Prime Minister and planned a coup to overthrow the tyrant and place
Go Eul-bul, the King's nephew, on the throne. Chang Jo-ri staged the coup in the year 300, and overthrew King Bongsang, who committed suicide upon being banished.
Reign of King Micheon
Chang Jo-ri was reinstated to the position of prime minister under King Micheon. Samguk Sagi describes the benign rule of King Micheon, and his advisor Prime Minister Chang Jo-ri. The year of his death is unknown.
See also
*
Three Kingdoms of Korea
Samhan or the Three Kingdoms of Korea () refers to the three kingdoms of Goguryeo (고구려, 高句麗), Baekje (백제, 百濟), and Silla (신라, 新羅). Goguryeo was later known as Goryeo (고려, 高麗), from which the modern name ''Kor ...
*
Goguryeo
Goguryeo (37 BC–668 AD) ( ) also called Goryeo (), was a Korean kingdom located in the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of Northeast China. At its peak of power, Goguryeo controlled mos ...
*
Micheon of Goguryeo
King Micheon of Goguryeo (died 331, r. 300–331) was the 15th ruler of Goguryeo, the northernmost of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Family
*Father: Prince Dolgo (돌고, 咄固)
**Grandfather: King Seocheon (서천왕, 西川王)
**Grandmother: ...
Sources
* ''Samguk Sagi, Goguryeo Bon-Gi''
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Goguryeo people
4th-century heads of government
3rd-century heads of government
Year of birth unknown
Year of death unknown