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Jeong Do-jeon

Type Figure Region Joseon Time 1342–1398 Also known as 三峰、Jeong Do-jeon、Sam Bong

Jeong Do-jeon (1342–1398), a core strategist of the Joseon founding, pen name Sam Bong;…

Timeline

  1. 1360–1387Kaesong · GoryeoBorn into a Confucian family and versed in classics and histories, Jeong Do-jeon participated in government as a civil official in the late Goryeo period, gradually allying with Yi Seong-gye's faction.
  2. 1388–1392Kaesong · GoryeoJeong Do-jeon assisted Yi Seong-gye in planning the deposition and enthronement and dynastic change, promoted the establishment of the Joseon dynasty in 1392, and drafted the state title, era name, and capital relocation plan as a core civil strategist of the founding.
  3. 1392–1398Hanseong · JoseonAfter the founding, Jeong Do-jeon served as State Councillor, oversaw compilation of the Gyeonggukjeon, established Joseon official systems, rites, and Confucian governance, and promoted the capital's move to Hanseong.

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