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Jeongjo of Joseon

1752–1800 · 18th century · Also known as King Jeongjo

Jeongjo was the 22nd king of Joseon Korea, ruling from 1776 to 1800. The son of the executed Crown Prince Sado, he continued his grandfather Yeongjo's policy of balancing court factions, founded the royal library Kyujanggak to promote scholarship and built the Hwaseong Fortress at Suwon. His reign is seen as the last high point of the dynasty.

Jeongjo of Joseon
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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Jeongjo of Joseon. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/jeongjo-of-joseon
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