Sunjong of the Korean Empire
The 2nd emperor of the Korean Empire. (1874–1926).
The record
Sunjong of the Korean Empire was The 2nd emperor of the Korean Empire.. Born on 25 March 1874 in Changdeokgung, Empire died on 25 April 1926 in Changdeokgung at the age of 52.
Positions held include Joseon crown prince (1875–1897), crown prince of the Korean Empire (1897–1910) and Emperor of Korea (1907–1910). Honours include Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum and Order of the Chrysanthemum.
With a Wikipedia article in 40 languages, Sunjong of the Korean Empire is No. 14,282 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 25 March 1874, Changdeokgung
- Died
- 25 April 1926, Changdeokgung (aged 52)
- Country
- Joseon
- Known as
- Emperor
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- Korean
- Wikipedia editions
- 40
Did you know
Lived to 52.
Shares a birthday with Elton John and Aretha Franklin.
One of 5 people in the Index born in Changdeokgung, with Sukjong of Joseon.
Has a Wikipedia article in 40 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1875–1897Joseon crown prince
- 1897–1910Crown prince of the Korean Empire
- 1907–1910Emperor of Korea
Connections
- FatherGojong of the Korean Empire
- MotherEmpress Myeongseong
- SpouseEmpress Sunmyeong
- SpouseEmpress Sunjeong
- SiblingPrince Wanhwa
- SiblingPrince Yi Kang
- SiblingYi Un
- SiblingDeokhye, Princess of Korea
3 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Order of the Chrysanthemum
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