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Ikjo

b. 1300

Great grandfather of king Taejo of Joseon

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About Ikjo

Born 1300. Ikjo was a Korean.

Yi Haengni (; 1236–?) was the great-grandfather of Yi Seonggye, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty.

After his death, he was given the temple name Ikjo by his great-great-grandson, King Taejong and his tomb was located in Jireung, Anbyeon County, South Hamgyeong Province. Meanwhile, his wife, Queen Jeongsuk was buried in Sukneung, Muncheon County, South Hamgyeong Province.

Family Father: Yi Ahn-sa, King Mokjo of Joseon (μ‘°μ„  λͺ©μ‘°; 1204–1274) Grandfather: Yi Yang-mu, Prince Sangjang (; 1186–1231) Grandmother: Lady Yi of the Samcheok Yi clan (; 1282–?) Mother: Queen Hyogong of the Pyeonchang Yi clan (; 1207–?) Grandfather: Yi Gong-suk (; 1176–?) Grandmother: Lady Jeong, Princess Consort Dolsan (; 1180–?) Wives and their Children(s): Lady Son Yi An or Yi Gyu-su, Grand Prince Hamnyeong (μ΄μ•ˆ or 이규수 ν•¨λ…•λŒ€κ΅°; 1250–?) Yi Jang or Yi Bok, Grand Prince Hamchang (이μž₯ or 이볡 ν•¨μ°½λŒ€κ΅°; 1253–?) Queen Jeongsuk of the Dongju Choe clan (; 1232 – 20 September ?) Yi Song, Grand Prince Hamwon (이솑 ν•¨μ›λŒ€κ΅°; 1256–?) Yi Won, Grand Prince Hamcheon (이원 ν•¨μ²œλŒ€κ΅°; 1260–?) Yi Go-tae, Grand Prince Hamneung (μ΄κ³ νƒœ ν•¨λ¦‰λŒ€κ΅°; 1263–?) Yi Chun, King Dojo of Joseon (μ‘°μ„  도쑰; 1265–1342) Yi Jeon, Grand Prince Hamyang (이전 ν•¨μ–‘λŒ€κ΅°; 1267–?) Princess Anui (μ•ˆμ˜κ³΅μ£Ό; 1269–?) Yi Eung-sin (이응신; 1270–?) Yi Eung-geo, Grand Prince Hamseong (이응거 ν•¨μ„±λŒ€κ΅°; 1274–?)

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Important facts

Born
1300
Birth century
Nationality
Also known as
Yi Haeng-ri, Yi Haengri

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ikjo?

great grandfather of king Taejo of Joseon

When was Ikjo born?

Ikjo was born in 1300.

What nationality was Ikjo?

Ikjo was Korean.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Ikjo

Β· Wikidata: Q488500

Β· DBpedia: Yi Haengni

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