Yi Seong-gye

MedievalEmperorKorea1335 — 1408

Taejo, founder of the Joseon dynasty of Korea.

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Quick Facts

Born

1335

Died

1408

Country

Korea

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)88

Legacy (20%)75

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)69

Total Score75.8

Yi Seong-gye — Complete Timeline

1380 AD

Battle of HwangsanWar◆ Major

Yi Seong-gye led Goryeo forces against Japanese pirates (wokou) at the Battle of Hwangsan. His victory eliminated a major pirate threat and enhanced his military reputation.

WokouBattleGoryeo

Impact: regionalconstructive

1388 AD

Wihwado RetreatPolitical Action

Yi Seong-gye turned his army back at Wihwado Island rather than invade Ming China as ordered by the Goryeo court. This act of defiance led to a coup that eventually brought him to power.

CoupMingGoryeo

Impact: regional

1392 AD

Establishment of the Joseon DynastyPolitical Action

Yi Seong-gye overthrew the Goryeo dynasty and founded the Joseon dynasty, becoming King Taejo. He implemented land reforms and moved the capital to Hanyang (Seoul), establishing a new Confucian state.

JoseonDynasty FoundationReform

Impact: regionalconstructive