Taejong of Joseon

Taejong (1367-1422, r. 1400-1418) was the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and the father of King Sejong the Great. Taejong helped his father found a new dynasty by disposing of powerful Confucian officials such as Jeong Mong-ju, who remained loyal to the Goryeo kings. His father was supposedly displeased by this act, and handed the succession to Taejong's older brother, Jeongjong. The more martial Taejong later managed to have Jeongjong step aside, however. Taejong was known for his passion for hunting, considered unseemly in a ruler. He abdicated in 1418 in favour of his son, Sejong.

See also

• List of Korea-related topics
• Rulers of Korea