King Sejong the Great

MedievalEmperorKorea1397 — 1450

King Sejong the Great (1397–1450), Korean monarch of the Joseon Dynasty, created Hangul, the Korean alphabet, to promote literacy. He also advanced science, agriculture, and law, strengthening Korea's cultural and intellectual legacy.

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Born

1397

Died

1450

Country

Korea

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)34

Political (20%)85

Influence (20%)88

Legacy (20%)73

Leadership (15%)81

Strategy (15%)62

Total Score73.9

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