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Sejong the Great

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Sejong the Great (1397-1450) was the fourth king of Korea's Joseon dynasty, reigning from 1418 until his death, and is widely regarded as the most accomplished ruler in Korean history. His reign is best known for his sponsorship of the creation of Hangul, the Korean phonetic alphabet, introduced in 1443-44 to give ordinary Koreans, who had previously relied on Chinese characters, a simple and accessible writing system for their own spoken language. Beyond this linguistic achievement, Sejong also promoted advances in science and technology, including rain gauges and astronomical instruments, reformed the tax and legal systems, and expanded Korea's northern borders, leaving a legacy still celebrated in Korea today.

Facts
Birth Year
1397 1
Death Year
1450 1
Role
Fourth monarch of the Korean state of Joseon 1
Birth Date
1397-05-15 1
Death Date
1450-04-08 1
Role
Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
Role (category)
Scientist / Inventor 1
Classification
Gender
Male 1
Connections

Associated With

The Joseon Period, Eras

In Era

The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, Eras
Source Wikipedia: Sejong the Great
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Originated In

South Korea

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Source Wikidata: Sejong the Great
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Sejong the Great
Wikipedia
  • Wikipedia lead paragraph, opening parenthetical (birth/death dates)
    Sejong (Korean: 세종; Hanja: 世宗; May 15, 1397 - April 8, 1450), commonly known as Sejong the Great (세종대왕; 世宗大王), was the fourth monarch of the Koreanic state Joseon.
  • Wikipedia lead paragraph, first sentence, title clause
    was the fourth monarch of the Koreanic state Joseon
  • Sejong the Great: Gender
    Sejong the Great (1397-1450) was the fourth king of Korea's Joseon dynasty, reigning from 1418 until his death, and is widely regarded as the most accomplished ruler in Korean history.
  • Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
  • In Era: The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Sejong (Korean: 세종; Hanja: 世宗; May 15, 1397 - April 8, 1450), commonly known as Sejong the Great (세종대왕; 世宗大王), was the fourth monarch of the Koreanic state Joseon.
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Wikidata: Sejong the Great
Wikidata Q37682, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source

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