King Sejo

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
gptkbp:birthYear 1417
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Tomb_of_King_Sejo
gptkbp:culturalContribution patron of the arts
gptkbp:deathYear 1468
gptkbp:dynasty Joseon Dynasty
gptkbp:father King Sejong
gptkbp:historicalSignificance controversial_figure_in_Korean_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Sejo
gptkbp:knownFor reforms in governance
usurpation of the throne
military_campaigns_against_Japan
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Queen_Soheon
gptkbp:notableEvent support for education and scholarship
support for the arts and culture
development of infrastructure projects
strengthening of royal authority
support for the development of crafts
support for the development of technology
establishment of the military academy
introduction of new agricultural policies
reform of the taxation system
support for the development of medicine
support for the development of the arts and crafts
involvement in the promotion of historical research
conflict with the scholar-officials
involvement in the codification of laws
involvement in the construction of palaces
involvement in the promotion of Buddhism
involvement in the promotion of agriculture
involvement in the promotion of civil rights
involvement in the promotion of cultural heritage
involvement in the promotion of national identity
involvement in the promotion of public works
involvement in the promotion of social welfare
involvement in the promotion of trade
patronage of scientific advancements
reduction of the power of the aristocracy
reform of the military system
reorganization of the government structure
support for the development of public health
support for the development of the economy
support for the development of the judiciary
support for the development of the military
support for the development of the welfare state
the coup of 1455
involvement in the promotion of environmental conservation
support for the development of literature and philosophy
patronage_of_Confucian_scholars
establishment_of_the_Hall_of_Worthies
involvement_in_the_development_of_Korean_literature
development_of_Confucianism_in_governance
expansion_of_the_Korean_navy
involvement_in_diplomatic_relations_with_China
support_for_the_creation_of_the_Korean_script
gptkbp:predecessor King Sejong
gptkbp:reign 1455-1468
gptkbp:successor gptkb:King_Yejong
gptkbp:title King of Joseon