Sunjo of Joseon_
Changgyeonggung
"Born — Died "
Born
Changgyeonggung
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Changgyeonggung
Nationality
Languages
Korean
Spouses
Sunwon (1802-1834), Royal Consort Sugui Bak
Children
5 children: Crown Prince Hyomyeong, Princess Bokon, Princess Deokon, Princess Myeongon, Princess Yeongon
Parents
Jeongjo of Joseon, Royal Consort Subin Bak
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Sunjo of Joseon: 23rd King of Joseon Dynasty in Korean history (1790-1834).
Born in Changgyeonggung (died at age 44).
Biography
Sunjo, personal name Yi Gong, was a Korean royal who was the 23rd monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of King Jeongjo by his concubine, Royal Noble Consort Su of the Bannam Park clan. His reign saw oppression against Catholics and his failed attempts at reforms which resulted in riots, notably by Hong Gyeong-nae in 1811.
Connections (11)
Child of
Jeongjo of Joseon
Spouse of
Sunwon
Spouse of
Royal Consort Sugui Bak
Child of
Royal Consort Subin Bak
Parent of
Princess Myeongon
Parent of
Princess Yeongon
Parent of
Princess Bokon
Parent of
Princess Deokon
Parent of
Crown Prince Hyomyeong
Sibling of
Prince Successor Mun Hyo
Sibling of
Princess Suk Seon
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sunjo of Joseon was born on and passed away on at the age of 44.
Where was Sunjo of Joseon born?
Sunjo of Joseon was born in Changgyeonggung.
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