Myeongjong

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Royal_Family
gptkbp:birth_year 1534
gptkbp:cultural_significance Patron of Confucianism
gptkbp:death_year 1567
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Joseon_Dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:King_Injong
gptkbp:historical_period 16th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myeongjong
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Queen_Munjeong
gptkbp:notable_event Promotion of literature and arts
Promotion of traditional crafts
Promotion of public health initiatives
Promotion of social welfare programs
Support for the development of infrastructure
Promotion of agricultural development
Support for the arts in education
Support for the development of public spaces
Support for scientific advancements
Support for the establishment of libraries
Promotion of cultural festivals
Support for the establishment of cultural institutions
Promotion of environmental conservation efforts
Promotion of traditional music
Crisis management during famine
Encouragement of trade and commerce
Encouragement of poetry and literature
Support for the arts and crafts industry
Cultural exchanges with Japan
Promotion of ethical governance
Encouragement of historical writing
Marriage alliances with noble families
Construction of educational institutions
Support for the preservation of historical sites
Encouragement of philosophical discourse
Support for the education of women
Encouragement of community service initiatives
Involvement in local governance reforms
Encouragement of historical research
Support for the development of performing arts
Efforts to stabilize the economy
Establishment of local militias
Support for the development of local economies
Establishment of the Hall of Worthies
Development of Korean painting
Support for Confucian scholars
Support for the civil service examination system
Support for Buddhist institutions
Involvement in the establishment of state examinations
Conflict with Japanese pirates
Diplomatic relations with Ming China
Increased power of the yangban class
Involvement in the Imjin War preparations
Involvement in the codification of laws
Promotion of Confucian rituals
Strengthening of Confucian state policies
Support for the development of Korean script
Encouragement of community engagement in governance
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:Myeongjong
gptkbp:predecessor Jongjong
gptkbp:reign_end 1567
1083
gptkbp:reign_start 1075
1545
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Seonjo
gptkbp:temple gptkb:Myeongjong
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Goryeo_Dynasty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5