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Death of King Sejong the Great

Type Event Region Korea Time 1450

On April 8, 1450, Joseon's fourth king Sejong the Great died at Changdeokgung in Hanseong aged 54, ending his 32-year reign and ushering in the era o…

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  1. 1450Changdeokgung · KoreaSejong's long illness showed no improvement and complications of diabetes worsened; the court ordered the crown prince to attend him, and all knew the king's end was near.
  2. 1450Changdeokgung, Hanseong · HanseongKing Sejong died at Changdeokgung; his temple name was Sejong and his posthumous name Jangheon Yeongmun Seomu Inseong Myeonghyo Daewang. The nation mourned, and the succession process began immediately.

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