Yeongjo of Joseon
21st King of Joseon Dynasty in Korean history
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Korean king who spent decades as a sidelined prince before taking the throne and ruling for 52 years—his legitimacy perpetually shadowed by his concubine mother's low status. Political infighting defined both his rise and his reign.
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Yeongjo, personal name Yi Geum, was the 21st monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of King Sukjong by his concubine, Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Haeju Choe clan. Before ascending to power, he was known as Prince Yeoning. His life was characterized by political infighting and resentment due to his biological mother's low-born origins.
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