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King Chungseon of Goryeo

Type Figure Region Goryeo Time 1275–1325 Also known as King Chungseon of Goryeo、Wang Geo、王曶、충선

Chungseon of Goryeo (1275–1325), 27th king, abdicated in 1308, lived mainly in Yuan Dadu, promoted Goryeo-Yuan cultural exchange, and died in the Yua…

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  1. 1321–1325Dadu · Yuan DaduAfter abdicating in 1308 he mainly resided in Yuan Dadu, continuing to take part in Yuan court Buddhist and cultural activities in the 1320s and influencing Yuan-Goryeo relations as Goryeo's Grand King Emeritus; he died in the Yuan in the first month of 1325, his funeral reflecting his dual identity.
  2. 1322–1325Kaesong · KaesongThough residing in Yuan Dadu, he supported through envoys and funds the repair of Kaesong's Buddhist temples and the circulation of Chinese texts; book and Buddhist art exchanges between Goryeo and the Yuan in the 1320s continued under his patronage.

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