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Jeong Mong-ju

Type Figure Region Goryeo Time 1337–1392 Also known as 圃隐、Jeong Mong-ju、Po Eun

Jeong Mong-ju (1337–1392), a renowned minister and Confucian scholar of late Goryeo, styled Po Eun, who served under Kings Gongmin, U, and Chang, and…

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  1. 1360–1375Kaesong · GoryeoJeong Mong-ju entered government service through the imperial examination, holding posts such as academic and remonstrance official, and was renowned at court for his Confucian learning and outspoken loyalty.
  2. 1376–1391Kaesong · GoryeoJeong Mong-ju rose to high offices such as deputy chancellor and chancellor of the State Council, took part in policy decisions, and advocated upholding the Goryeo royal line against military strongmen's dominance.
  3. 1392Seonjuk Bridge · KaesongAs Yi Seong-gye's faction moved to depose and replace the king in 1392, Jeong Mong-ju refused to cooperate and was assassinated by Yi's generals at Seonjuk Bridge, dying for his loyalty; his "Poem of Farewell" has been passed down.

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