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Name: Yi Sng-gye
Birth Date: 1335
Death Date: June 18, 1408
Place of Birth: Ynghung, Korea
Place of Death: Korea
Nationality: Korean
Gender: Male
Occupations: military leader, ruler

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Biography of Yi Sng-gye
1,117 words, approx. 4 pages
Yi Sng-gye (1335-1408) was the founder of the Yi dynasty, which lasted until 1910. An able military leader, he unified Korea under Chinese suzerainty. Yi Sng-gye was born in modern Ynghung, the second son of Yi Chach'un. Yi's family, originally said to...


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Yi Song-Gye Summary
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(1335–1408), Koryo general; founder of Choson dynasty. A prominent general serving the Koryo kingdom (918–1392), Yi Song-gye (later King T'aejo) eventually founded the Choson dynasty (sometimes referred to as the Yi dynasty), which...
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Yi Song-Gye
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(born 1335—died 1408) Founder of the Korean Chos&obreve;n dynasty (1392–1910). A military leader in the Kory&obreve; dynasty, he rose through the ranks by battling invading forces. He defeated his rivals and drove out the last king of the...
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Taejo of Joseon Information
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Taejo of Joseon (November 5,1335 – June 27,1408; r. 1392-1398), born Yi Seong-gye, whose changed name is Yi Dan, was the founder and the first king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korean antiquity, and the main figure in overthrowing the Goryeo Dynasty....


 

Taejo of Joseon

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