King Jeongjo of Joseon

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:King
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:the_Philosopher_King
the Reformer King
gptkbp:birthDate 1752-10-28
gptkbp:birthName gptkb:Yi_San
gptkbp:birthPlace Changdeokgung, Hanseong (Seoul)
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Geolleung,_Hwaseong,_Gyeonggi_Province
gptkbp:children gptkb:Princess_Cheongseon
gptkb:Princess_Cheongyeon
gptkb:King_Sunjo_of_Joseon
Princess Cheonghye
gptkbp:contribution promotion of Silhak (practical learning)
strengthening royal authority
reform of military and government structure
support for scholarship and literature
recruitment of talented officials regardless of faction
gptkbp:deathDate 1800-08-18
gptkbp:deathPlace Changdeokgung, Hanseong (Seoul)
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Joseon_Dynasty
gptkbp:education gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:era late Joseon period
gptkbp:eraName Honghwa
gptkbp:father gptkb:Crown_Prince_Sado
gptkbp:hasTemple gptkb:Jeongjo
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Yi
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Jeongjo of Joseon
gptkbp:legacy inspired later reformers in Korea
regarded as one of the most respected Joseon kings
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Lady_Hyegyeong
gptkbp:notableEvent attempted to clear his father's name
construction of Hwaseong Fortress (1794–1796)
establishment of Kyujanggak (Royal Library)
faced political opposition from Noron faction
gptkbp:notableFor establishing Kyujanggak
reform policies
construction of Hwaseong Fortress
efforts to rehabilitate his father, Crown Prince Sado
gptkbp:posthumousName gptkb:Jeongjo_the_Great
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:King_Yeongjo_of_Joseon
gptkbp:reignEnd 1800
gptkbp:reignStart 1776
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Queen_Hyoui
gptkb:Royal_Noble_Consort_Ui
gptkbp:successor gptkb:King_Sunjo_of_Joseon
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4