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Yi Bang-won

Type Figure Region Joseon Time 1367–1422 Also known as Taejong

Yi Bang-won (1367–1422), Taejong of Joseon and second son of Yi Seong-gye, was only twenty-five at the founding of the dynasty in 1392;…

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  1. 1392–1397Hanseong · JoseonIn the early years of the dynasty Yi Bang-won was made Grand Prince Jinggong, participated in court politics, and vied with the fifth prince Yi Bang-seok and others for succession, gradually growing in power.
  2. 1398–1400Hanseong · JoseonIn 1398 Yi Bang-won launched the First Strife of Princes, defeating political rivals such as Jeong Do-jeon and compelling Taejo to transfer the throne; in 1400 he secured the throne through the Second Strife of Princes, becoming the third ruler of Joseon.
  3. 1400–1418Hanseong · JoseonAfter taking the throne, Yi Bang-won strengthened central authority, established the Six Ministries, and reformed household registration and military service; in 1413 he implemented the reforms recorded in the Annals of Taejong, and in 1418 abdicated to Sejong, becoming retired king.

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