Yeongjo of Joseon
King of Joseon from 1724 to 1776
- Born
- 1694
Yeongjo, personal name Yi Geum, was the 21st monarch of Joseon. The second son of King Sukjong, he acceded to the throne upon the death of his elder half-brother, King Gyeongjong. His life was characterized by political infighting and resentment due to his biological mother's low-born origins.
Events associated with Yeongjo of Joseon