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	Yeongjo of Joseon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		1724-1776) was the twenty-first king of the Korean Joseon Dynasty.
		King Yeongjo was a deeply Confucian monarch, and is said to have had a greater knowledge of the classics than his officials.
		Yeongjo was buried in the dynastic tombs at Donggureung.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yeongjo_of_Joseon (262 words)

	Korean Architecture: Donggureung Tombs
		He was the son of King Sejong, considered to be the greatest of all Joseon kings.
		The son of Choe Sukbin, a concubine of king Sukjong (19th king), Yeongjo acceded to the throne upon the death of Gyeongjong, his half brother and son of Jang Huibin.
		The tomb of King Heonjong, the 24th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, is the sole example of a tomb with three mounds enclosed inside the same wall.
	www.orientalarchitecture.com /kyonggi/DONGGUREUNG.htm (922 words)

	Heir Apparent Encyclopedia Article @ Reigned.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		For example, King Henry VIII of England's and Queen Catherine of Aragon's young son, who was Heir Apparent, died 52 days after his birth; their daughter, Mary then became Heiress Presumptive.
		In 1809, King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden was deposed, and replaced by his aged uncle, the Duke Carl, who became Charles XIII of Sweden.
		The joint assassination of the King and his heir apparent in 1908 left the throne to the teenage Manuel II of Portugal and Portugal eventually became a republic in 1910.
	www.reigned.net /encyclopedia/Heir_apparent (3498 words)

	History of Korea: Late Joseon Period
		Realizing detrimental effects, on state administration, of factional strife during the latter half of the 17th century in Joseon Dynasty, King Yeongjo (r.1724-1776) attempted to end factional strife as soon as he ascended the throne.
		King Yeongjo also regularized the financial system of state revenues and expenses by adopting an accounting system.
		King Yeongjo upgraded the status of the offspring of commoners, opening another possibility for upward social mobility.
	www.koreaaward.com /korea/history_LateJoseonPeriod_04.htm (988 words)

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		King Yeongjo, as a self-proclaimed monarch of the people, who, besides, introduced reform plans to achieve political and economic stability in the kingdom, which also served to alleviate burdens on commoners, looked to find a way to resolve both issues.
		The king apparently started the discussion by remarking that the Cheonggyecheon was more severely clogged than the year before, due to the soil washed away from the Gwangchunggyo Bridge.
		The king, it is said, nevertheless ordered to go ahead with the project, while also instructing his ministers to come up with long-term solutions to the issue.
	english.seoul.go.kr /cheonggye/media_home/1226093_13579.html (852 words)

	Daegu Tourist Infomation Center
		The king was surprised and asked the Buddhist teacher to pray for him so that he may have a prince.
		King Sukjong was very pleased at this and he gave an additional name “Hyeoneung” to the Buddhist teacher.
		King Yeongjo’s royal robe was found in Wontongjeon, where a Wooden Gwaneum Bodhisattva (Treasure Number 992) is kept.
	www.daegutour.or.kr /eng/tour/tour_a1.html?cate_id=1080103&mode=read (363 words)

	Heir Apparent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was Heiress Presumptive, not Heiress Apparent, during the reign of her father, King George VI, because at any stage up to his death, George could have fathered a legitimate son who would have become Heir Apparent to the British throne.
		In 1809, King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden was deposed, and replaced by his aged uncle, the Duke Carl, who became Charles XIII of Sweden.
		The joint assassination of the King and his heir apparent in 1908 left the throne to the teenage Manuel II of Portugal and Portugal eventually became a republic in 1910.
	en.encyclopediahome.com /wiki/Heir_Apparent (3284 words)

	List of state leaders in 1730 - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Korea (Joseon Dynasty) - Yeongjo, King of Joseon (1724-1776)
		Prussia - Frederick William I, King of Prussia (1713-1740)
		Spain - Philip V, King of Spain (1700-1724, 1724-1746)
	arikah.com /encyclopedia/List_of_state_leaders_in_1730 (328 words)

	YONHAPNEWS WORLD SERVICE::ENGLISH NEWS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		1762 -- King Yeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty orders his first son, Sadoseja, to be locked in a rice bin, which was the equivalent to a death sentence.
		Sadoseja became the object of his father's hatred after failing to meet his expectations in properly administering the country and behaving as a would-be king.
		The organization, led by independence activist An Chang-ho, sought to promote the virtues of high morality, physical strength and intelligence among the public in an effort to regain sovereignty from Japan, and urged each individual to have a sense of responsibility for the nation's situation.
	english.yna.co.kr /Engnews/20040512/302000000020040512151854E0.html (136 words)

	Rulers of Korea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The first king had the temple name Taejo, which means "great progenitor" and was applied to the first kings of both Goryeo and Joseon, as they were also the founders of the Wang and Yi Dynasties respectively.
		Joseon was the name of Korea during most the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled from the fall of Goryeo in 1392 until the beginning of the Republic of Korea in 1919.
		King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty became the first Emperor (''Hwangje'' in Korean).
	rulers-of-korea.iqnaut.net (1246 words)

	Korean History in a nutshell - China History Forum, chinese history forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The eighteenth century Joseon historian Yu Deukgong was probably the first to advocate the proper study of Balhae as part of Korean history, and it was he who coined the term "North-South Period" to refer to the era when Silla and Balhae existed side by side.
		Joseon (as Korea was called during the Joseon Dynasty) dealt with invasions by Japan from 1592 to 1598 (see Seven-Year War).
		In the reign of King Gwanggaeto of Goguryeo, Dongye was finally absorbed by that kingdom, which came to dominate the entire northern portion of the Korean peninsula.
	www.chinahistoryforum.com /index.php?showtopic=1898 (8199 words)

	Korea Travel: Jeondeung-sa (Incheon City)
		After princess Jeonghwa (during the reign of King Chungnyeol of the Goryeo Dynasty) donated a bead lamp to the temple, it was renamed Jeondeung-sa.
		In 1739, during the reign of King Yeongjo (r.1724-1776), the South Gate was renovated and had a watch tower added.
		The multi-bracketed eaves, hipped and gabled roof, rectangular and dressed stones of the platform-like foundation, and the tapering pillars are all typical of structures built during the middle of the Joseon era (1392-1910).
	www.lifeinkorea.com /cgi-bin/travinfo.cfm?TravelID=331 (806 words)

	Kyongju Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		He led the armies of King Muyeol and King Mummu, in the campaigns which led, during the seventh century, to the unification of the Korean peinisula.
		It was moved 100 metres and rebuilt in 1741, during the reign of King Yeongjo.
		King Taejong Muyeol was one of the greatest kings in Korean history.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/South_Korea/Kyongsang_bukto/Kyongju-1062595/Things_To_Do-Kyongju-R-3.html (887 words)

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		Joseon hugi jibang jido 朝鮮後期地方地圖 (Maps of Local Provinces in the Late Joseon Periods), 1996-99, 5 volumes.
		Contents: photo-reprints of the collection of the Prime Minister's reports for approval to the King in 1894 and of the collection of documents submitted to the State Council from the Ministries and the Council's resolutions reported to the King for approval in 1894-1895.
		Yeongjo Jeongsunhu Garye dogam uigwe 英祖貞純后嘉禮都監儀軌上-下 (Manual of the Superintendency of the Royal Wedding of King Yeongjo and Queen Jeongsun, I and II), 1994.
	e-kyujanggak.snu.ac.kr /_English/_List.jsp (3836 words)

	Embassies / High Commissions in India -> Embassy of the Republic of Korea : Country Profile of Korea
		In 935, the king of Silla formally surrendered to the court of the newly founded Goryeo Dynasty.
		In 1455, Prince Suyangdaegun, uncle of King Danjong, usurped the throne from the young ruler.
		King Jeongjo (1776-1800) maintained the policy of impartiality and set up a royal library to preserve royal documents and records.
	www.sarkaritel.com /embassy/korea_ro/cprofile.htm (2179 words)

	Nomination Form: UNESCO-CI
		Especially, as gyeongyeon took the role of a channel of communication through which the king could impart his aims for education and his political opinions, they were recorded in detail, including the time and place, a list of those in attendance, and the subjects of discussion.
		The diaries from the reign of King Yeongjo to the reign of King Jeongjo, the period often referred to as the Korean Renaissance, are of particular value in the way they reveal the intriguing historic background of those fast-changing times.
		Unfortunately, the diaries of the early Joseon period before 1624 (the 2nd year of King Injo) were all destroyed by the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, the Revolt of Yi Gwal in 1624, and fires.
	portal.unesco.org /ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=3944&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html (4634 words)

	List of state leaders in 1746 - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Luang Prabang - Thao Ang, King of Luang Prabang (1723-1749)
		Louis XV, King of France and Navarre (1715-1774)
		Poland - Augustus III, King of Poland (1734-1763)
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/List_of_state_leaders_in_1746 (683 words)

	Informat.io on Jeongjo Of Joseon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		1776-1800) was the 22nd monarch of the Joseon Dynasty dynasty of Korea.
		He was preceded by King Yeongjo (1724–1776) and was succeeded by Emperor Sunjo (1800–1834).
		He was the son of Crown Prince Sado, who was put to death by his own father, King Yeongjo.
	www.informat.io /?title=jeongjo-of-joseon (244 words)

	KNTO Destination Guide - Jogyeongdan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Description: Jogyeongdan is the grave of Sagong(penname) Lee Han, the founding father of Jeonju Lee family(King's family of Joseon dynasty).
		Lee Han is the 21st great grandfather of Lee Taejo(the founder King of Joseon Dynasty).
		King Yeongjo has investigated this area to be sure of its historical significance.
	www.visitkorea.or.kr /eng/info_db/dest/sight_detail.jsp?seqno=3290 (150 words)

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		It was burnt down in 43rd year of King Yeongjo and was rebuilt and renamed 'Pungnammun' Gate by Hong Nakin in 44th year of Yeongjo (1768).
		The carved shape of the column-heads and the dragon-carved on the pillars between compartments in the middle of 1st story are the characteristics of the construction in the late Joseon that used lots of decoration and workmanship.
		In Joseon period, a Buddhist mortuary tablet was enshrined in here so people could make a bow to the direction of the palace at the first day of a month and the fifteenth day of the lunar month.
	php.chol.com /~taei/bbs/zboard.php?id=sightseeing&no=22 (673 words)

	Heir Apparent Encyclopedia Article @ Inherited.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		However as Baudouin I died childless, Albert as heir presumptive became King Albert II.
		Yinreng - Yinreng was a Heir Apparent to the imperial throne of Qing Dynasty China.
		Crown Prince Sado of Joseon (Korea) - Sado was heir apparent to King Yeongjo of Joseon (Korea).
	www.inherited.org /encyclopedia/Heir_apparent (3496 words)

	Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea
		The royal banquet celebrating the birthday of King Yeongjo, the longest-reigning ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, was reenacted in downtown Seoul at the Changgyeonggung palace over the weekend.
		The royal banquet for the king's 50th birthday was held at Myeongjeongjeon Hall, Changgyeonggung Palace back in the 18th century.
		The reenactment of King Yeongjo's birthday celebration is aimed at preserving a part of Korean cultural heritage.
	english.chosun.com /w21data/html/news/200406/200406140007.html (289 words)

	iSuperpage
		The early rulers of Joseon, in order to counter the dominant Buddhist influence during the Goryeo period, supported Confucianism as the guiding philosophy of the kingdom.
		In the latter half of the Joseon era, government administration and the upper classes came to be marked by recurring factionalism.
		A number of outstanding scholars wrote progressive works recommending agricultural and industrial reforms, but few of their ideas were adopted by the government.
	hellopageskorea.com /insight/history/insight_history_joseon_body.htm (496 words)

	Korean National Heritage Online
		He was granted the cultivated land in the first year of King Tae-Jong(1401 A.D.) because of his distinguished service during the Banggan's rebellion in the second year of King Jeongjong(1400 A.D.), and he was promoted to the high official rank in military as the premier rank.
		It was drawn in 1709 (the 35th year of King Sukjong) first but redrawn in 1760 (the 36th year of King Yeongjo) by Byeon Bak who was from Dongnae.
		The building was used as Tongnigimuamun office building in the 17th year of King Gojong(1880), the headquarters of the Royal Guard and the Infantry Headquarters of the army from in the 4th year of King Seonjong(1910) to 1926.
	www.korea-museum.go.kr /eng/mus/pub_05.jsp (1890 words)

	Welcome!! Yeongwol Cyber Tour
		In 1457(3rd year in the reign of King Sejo) in Joseon Period, it was renamed to Geummongam.
		In 1770(46th year in the reign of King Yeongjo), it was renamed to Geummongam again and became a part of Bodeoksa Temple.
		In 1745(21st year in the reign of King Yeongjo), it was rebuilt as a commoner's house like now, and it has been used as a form of general house since then.
	ywtour.com /eng/CMSView.php?pid=659 (303 words)

	Korea Bike Tour: Gyeongju
		Seokbinggo Ice house built during the reign of Yeongjo, the 21st king of the Joseon Dynasty.
		It was around the middle of the Joseon period that the Choe family moved t this region and enjoyed immense prosperity.
		The king immediately sent his men to bring back the dragons and let them live in the well, from where they protect the country.
	www.ibike.org /ibike/korea/east/12-Gyeongju.htm (1692 words)

	Morning Calm Weekly Feature Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The temple faced numerous reconstructions throughout the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties, with most of the present buildings constructed during the rule of King Yeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty.
		Donghwasa is home to the tallest stone Buddha in Asia, measuring 33 meters, and the temple itself houses six national treasures and many cultural relics, including a Maae Buddha carved by Prince Simji.
		Parking is available at the base of the mountain, and a short hike up a paved road leads visitors to the steps of the main temple area.
	ima.korea.army.mil /morningcalmweekly/Donghwa_Temple_Frozen_in_time.htm (347 words)

	Informat.io on List Of State Leaders In 1776 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Monarch - Joseph I, King of Portugal (1750-1777)
		Prussia - Frederick II King of Prussia (1740-1786)
		Monarch - Gustav III, King of Sweden (1771-1792)
	www.informat.io /?title=List_of_state_leaders_in_1776 (305 words)

	Welcome to HONGSEONG ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		As the local governing system was reformed to the Jingwan system during King Sejo¡¯s reign, Hongseong played a role as the critical region in terms of administration and military, at it governed the northwestern region of the Charyeong range from the southern region of present-day Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-Do to Seocheon, Chungcheongnam-Do (5 Guns and 14 Hyeons).
		As Hyeongam was appointed to Gyeolseong-Hyeon in the 13th year of King Taejong¡¯s reign, it governed present-day Gyeolseong-Myeon, Gwangcheon-Eup, Eunha-Myeon and Guhang-Myeon [Geography Record of the Chronicle of King Sejong].
		Since riots twice, Gyeolseong-Hyeon was affiliated with Boryeong-Hyeon because of a criminal who killed his father in the jurisdiction in 1733 (9th year of King Yeongjo¡¯s reign).
	hsportal.hongseong.go.kr /english/hs/hs_02_08.html (295 words)

	Gojong_of_joseon info here at en.about-gasoline-alley.info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Lies, Half-truths, and Dokdo Video, Part 6 In other words, I think people in the Joseon Dynasty considered present-day Kwaneumdo to be âa cape.â In 1882, even though Lee Gyu-won referred to âDohangâ as an island, he may have only called it an island because King Gojong had told...
		Gojong, the Gwangmu Emperor (8 September 1852â“21 January 1919) was the twenty-sixth kaiser of the Korean Joseon Dynasty and the pristine emperor of the Korean Empire.
		Gojong of Joseon Children Children Yi Seon (Wan-hwa Gun or Wan Chinwang), pristine son with their partner, Lady Yeongbo-dang, (16 April 1868â“12 January 1880) Yi Cheok (Hwang Tae-ja), fourth son with their pristine wife, Empress Myeongseong.
	en.about-gasoline-alley.info /Gojong_of_Joseon (843 words)

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