Famous South Korean Emperors & Kings

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Sejong the Great of Joseon

(Fourth Ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea)

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5

Birthdate: May 15, 1397

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Died: April 8, 1450

 2 

Gojong of Korea

(King)

17

3

Birthdate: September 8, 1852

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Unhyeongung, Seoul, South Korea

Died: January 21, 1919

 3 

Yŏngjo

(Korean King)

15

4

Birthdate: October 31, 1694

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Gyeonghuigung, Seoul, South Korea

Died: April 22, 1776

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 4 

Crown Prince Sado

(Prince)

14

3

Birthdate: February 13, 1735

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Died: July 12, 1762

 5 

Heungseon Daewongun

(Political Leader)

9

2

Birthdate: December 21, 1820

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Died: December 22, 1898

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Jizi

(King)

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0

Birthplace: Korea