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Taejo (Korean: 태조; Hanja: 太祖; 31 January 877 [citation needed] – 4 July 943), personal name Wang Kŏn (왕건; 王建), also known as Taejo Wang Kŏn (태조 왕건; 太祖 王建; lit. 'Great Progenitor Wang Kŏn'), was the founder of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea. He ruled from 918 to 943, achieving unification of the Later ...
Taejo (Korean : 태조 ; Hanja : 太祖; 4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408), [ b ] personal name Yi Sŏng-gye (이성계 ; 李成桂), later Yi Tan (이단 ; 李旦), was the founder and first monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After overthrowing the Goryeo dynasty, he ascended to the throne in 1392 and abdicated six years later during a strife between his sons.
Taejo took control of Goryeo until July 1392, formally renaming the Goryeo the "Kingdom of Great Joseon" at taking the throne. Taejo relocated the capital to Hanseong (modern-day Seoul ) from Gaegyeong (modern-day Gaeseong) in 1394, constructing the Gyeongbokgung palace as the seat of royal power.
Taejo of Joseon (1335-1408; r. 1392-1398), born Yi Seonggye, was the main figure in overthrowing the Goryeo Dynasty and the founder and the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, the final dynasty in Korea before it became a modern republic.
General Yi Seong-gye was chosen to lead the attack; he revolted, swept back to the capital Gaegyeong (present-day Kaesong) and initiated a coup d'état, overthrowing King U in favor of his son, Chang of Goryeo (1388).
In the midst of territorial conflicts with China’s Ming Dynasty, Goryeo’s King U became determined to attack the Liaodong region. By royal order, Yi Seonggye was chosen to lead the Goryeo troops for this attack.
Taejo of Goryeo 고려 태조 高麗 太祖 Wang Kŏn (왕건) King of Goryeo; Reign: 25 July 918–4 July 943: Coronation: 918 Pojeong Hall, Cheorwon Gate, Taebong: Predecessor: Dynasty established. Gyeongsun of Silla as the last King of Silla; Gyeon Singeom as the last King of Later Baekje; Successor: Hyejong of Goryeo
