Jeongjo of Joseon

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jeongjo of Joseon born?September 22, 1752
2. When did Jeongjo of Joseon die?June 29, 1800 (age 47)
3. Where was Jeongjo of Joseon born?Hanyang, Joseon (now Seoul, South Korea)
4. What is the career?22nd King of Joseon, reigning from 1776 to 1800
5. Who was Jeongjo of Joseon?Jeongjo was a king of Korea who loved books and worked to make his kingdom a better place for everyone.
6. What is the Kyujanggak?The Kyujanggak was the Royal Library that Jeongjo turned into a lively center for research and learning.

Joseon Dynasty: A Korean dynastic kingdom that lasted for over five centuries, from 1392 to 1897, heavily influenced by Confucianism.
Hwaseong Fortress: An 18th-century fortress complex in Suwon, South Korea, renowned for its architectural innovation and defensive capabilities, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Political Factionalism: The division of a government or political system into competing groups or parties, often leading to instability.