Munjong of Joseon
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| Munjong of Joseon | |
|---|---|
| Hangul: | 문종 |
| Hanja: | 文宗 |
| Revised Romanization: | Munjong |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Munjong |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul: | 이향 |
| Hanja: | 李珦 |
| Revised Romanization: | I Hyang |
| McCune-Reischauer: | I Hyang |
King Munjong, also known as Munjong of Joseon (1414 - 1452), ruled Korea from 1450 to 1452. He was the eldest son of King Sejong the Great, and succeeded him in 1450, but died of disease two years later. He was succeeded by his son, Danjong of Joseon.
Most of Munjong's achievements were performed during his princely life. Although most people know it as Jang Yong-sil to have invented the water gauge, the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty states that the Crown Prince was the one that found out measures of water levels in the ground. Also, during Sejong's late reign, it was Munjong who took care of state affairs, as Sejong developed various illnesses and disorders.
| Preceded by Sejong the Great |
Emperor of Korea (Joseon Dynasty) 1450–1452 |
Succeeded by Danjong |
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