“suffering from various illnesses and just waiting in the palace for death”
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Sejong the Great
Sejong, commonly known as Sejong the Great, was the fourth monarch of the Koreanic state Joseon. He ruled from 1418 to his death in 1450. He is widely regarded as the greatest king in Korean history, and is particularly remembered for the creation of Hangul, the native alphabet of the Korean language.
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politics · King of Joseon from 1418 to 1450 · linguist · politician · monarch · also Sejong the Great, King of Korea Sedzhon, the Great Seijong, King of Korea Yi Sejong, Sejong, King of Korea Sejong
Born 10 April 1397 · Died 17 February 1450 · Q37682
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2026· 3 entries
“Since the Han and Tang dynasties, monarchs of China have all believed in Buddhism. I do the same”
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아시아경제: 629th Anniversary Sungmo Festival Commemorating the Birth of King Sejong the Great
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2019· 1 entry
The Diplomat: KDX-III Sejong the Great-class multi-purpose destroyer
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2009· 1 entry
In celebration of the 563rd anniversary of the invention of the Korean alphabet, now sits on a concrete pedestal on the boulevard of Gwanghwamun Square and directly in front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts i
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2008· 1 entry
Moviefone: Sejong, the Great King (2008) - Where to Watch
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1450· 1 entry
Died 1450-02-17.
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1418· 3 entries
Career landmark: coronation.
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Career landmark: king of Joseon Dynasty (1418–1450).
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Career landmark: Joseon crown prince (1418–1418).
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1397· 1 entry
Born 1397-04-10.
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