Maison de Yi (Joseon)
Pendant plus de cinq siècles, la Maison de Yi a régné sur le pays du matin calme, façonnant le destin de la Corée à travers la brillance, l'intrigue et les bouleversements. Des cendres de Goryeo à l'aube de la modernité, leur histoire est celle de la vision, du pouvoir et de la survie face aux marées de l'histoire.
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1392–1910
- Founder
- Yi Seong-gye (Taejo)
- Region
- East Asia
- Religion
- Confucianism
Notable Rulers
Yi Seong-gye (Taejo)
King Taejo of Joseon
Reign: 1392 – 1398
FounderYi Seong-gye, posthumously known as King Taejo, was a figure shaped by the turbulence and shifting allegiances of late G...
Yi Bang-won (Taejong)
King Taejong of Joseon
Reign: 1400 – 1418
King Taejong, born Yi Bang-won, stands out in the annals of Korean history as a figure of formidable ambition and unyiel...
Yi Do (Sejong the Great)
King Sejong the Great
Reign: 1418 – 1450
King Sejong, remembered as Sejong the Great, occupies a near-mythic status in Korean memory, yet historical sources reve...
Crown Prince Sado
Crown Prince of Joseon
Reign: 1749 – 1762
Crown Prince Sado, born Yi Seon, stands as one of the most enigmatic and tragic figures in the history of the Joseon dyn...
Gojong of Korea
Emperor Gojong of Korea
Reign: 1863 – 1907
Gojong, the twenty-sixth monarch of the House of Yi, was thrust onto the Korean throne as a teenager amid a court rife w...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Founding of the Joseon Dynasty
Yi Seong-gye overthrows the Goryeo dynasty, establishes the House of Yi, and moves the capital to Hanyang (Seoul), marking the beginning of the Joseon era.
First Strife of Princes
A violent power struggle erupts among Taejo’s sons, resulting in the deaths of several princes and the eventual rise of Yi Bang-won (later Taejong) as a dominant force.
Ascension of Taejong
Yi Bang-won, following internal conflict, secures the throne as King Taejong, centralizing royal authority through reforms and purges.
Reign of Sejong the Great Begins
Sejong ascends the throne, ushering in a golden age of cultural, scientific, and administrative achievement for Joseon.
Creation of Hangul
Under Sejong’s patronage, scholars at the Hall of Worthies develop Hangul, the Korean script, revolutionizing literacy and communication.
Imjin War (Japanese Invasions)
Japanese forces led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi invade Korea, devastating the country and challenging the House of Yi’s authority.
Death of Crown Prince Sado
Crown Prince Sado is executed by royal decree, sealed in a rice chest—a tragic event that exposes the dynasty’s internal dysfunction.
Gojong Ascends the Throne
Gojong becomes king at a young age, with his father, Heungseon Daewongun, acting as regent and initiating efforts to restore royal power.
Assassination of Empress Myeongseong
Japanese agents murder Empress Myeongseong, signaling the collapse of royal authority and the increasing domination of foreign powers.
Proclamation of the Korean Empire
Gojong declares the establishment of the Korean Empire, elevating his title from king to emperor in an attempt to assert sovereignty.
Abdication of Emperor Gojong
Faced with Japanese pressure and internal strife, Gojong abdicates in favor of his son, Sunjong, marking the dynasty’s final years.
Annexation by Japan
Korea is formally annexed by Japan; the Joseon dynasty and the House of Yi lose their sovereignty, ending over 500 years of royal rule.
Connected Across The Archives
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Civilization Archive
(9)Achaemenid Persian Empire
The Achaemenid Empire's bureaucratic innovations laid a foundation for the House of Yi's centralized administration, fostering efficient governance in Korea.
Ainu Civilization
The Ainu Civilization's coexistence with the House of Yi highlights the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures in East Asia, often overshadowed in historical narratives.
Akkadian Empire
The Akkadian Empire's innovations in governance and culture laid foundational influences that echoed through successive dynasties, including the House of Yi in Korea.
Byzantine Empire
The House of Yi and the Byzantine Empire coexisted during pivotal cultural and technological advancements, highlighting parallel developments in governance and society.
Goryeo Dynasty
The House of Yi's succession of the Goryeo Dynasty marked a pivotal shift towards Confucian statecraft, redefining Korea's political and cultural landscape.
Joseon Korea
The House of Yi's rule during the Joseon period saw Confucianism flourish, profoundly shaping Korea's societal structure and cultural identity.
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