King Kojong *** (1 ene 1864 año – 1 ene 1907 año)

Descripción:

important!

aka Gojong
came to throne at age 12
Taewongun ruled as regent
Began ruling

Declared himself emperor during the great Korean empire in 1897


Who:
The King of Korea before, during, and after the opening of Korea
Not a strict isolationist like Taewon’gun was the son of Taewon’gun
Heavily favored the Americans
Tried to strengthen the monarchy during the “great Korean empire” period
What: ^^
Where: Kyongbak Palace, Russian Legation, Seoul
Context: Preceded by regent Taewon’gun, isolationist, that the impoverished people preferred to him. Reign ended when Japan discovered the Hague Convoy, son Sunjong was placed on the throne. Reigned with Queen Min.
When:
1864-1897 as King
declared himself as emperor in 1897 - 1907
Lived from 1852-1919
Significance: He was the ruler through many pivotal events, including the Treaty of Gangwa, Tonghak uprinsings, Kabo reforms, Sino-Japanese war, Russo-Japanese war, and the Protectorate treaty. He was not as opposed to other nations as his regent, which led to the inevitable growing power of foreign rule. He later tried to re-enforce the crown, but was unsuccessful, and not a very strong leader.

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