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king hyojong

1619 – 1659

king hyojong
Early Modern
Early Modern

king hyojong

Born 1619 Died 1659 Works span 1644–1644

King Hyojong: A Poet Warrior of Joseon King Hyojong (이호), born Yi Ho in Seoul in 1619, stands as a pivotal figure within the annals of Korean history – not merely for his reign as the seventeenth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty but also for his profound engagement with both military strategy and artistic expression. Often overshadowed by grand narratives of imperial ambition, Hyojong’s legacy resides in a remarkable duality: he was a ru…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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