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Yeonsangun

Type Figure Region Joseon dynasty Time 1476–1506 Also known as Yi Yung、Yi Long

Yeonsangun Yi Yung (1476–1506), tenth monarch of Joseon, succeeded 1494, notorious for extravagance and the 1504 Eimu purge;…

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  1. 1476–1494Hanseong (royal capital) · Gyeonggi ProvinceEldest legitimate son of Seongjong, made crown prince in childhood, succeeded after his father's death in 1494, adopting the era name Yeonsan; his early rule was considered diligent.
  2. 1494–1506Hanseong (royal capital) · Gyeonggi ProvinceReigned twelve years, living extravagantly and wantonly killing court officials; in 1504, exploiting the conflict between the 'merit faction' and the 'sarim', he launched the Eimu literati purge, executing many Confucian officials; he also conscripted labor for palace construction, provoking widespread resentment.
  3. 1506Jeju · JejuIn September 1506, led by descendants of Jeong Mong-ju such as Jeong Geukseong, the Jungjong Restoration deposed Yeonsangun to commoner status and installed his brother Yi Yeok (Jungjong); Yeonsangun was shortly thereafter either executed or died of illness in exile.

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