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Founding Contributor to Joseon
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Jeong Do-jeon
1342-00-00 – 1398-10-06
Life & Legacy
Chŏng Tojŏn (Korean: 정도전; Hanja: 鄭道傳; October 6, 1342 – October 6, 1398), also known by his art name Sambong (삼봉), was a prominent Korean scholar-official during the late Goryeo to the early Joseon periods. Chŏng Tojŏn was an adviser to the Joseon founder Yi Sŏnggye and also the principal architect of the Joseon dynasty's policies, laying down the kingdom's ideological, institutional, and legal frameworks which would govern it for five centuries. He was killed by prince Yi Pangwŏn in 1398 over a conflict regarding the succession of Taejo.
Occupation & Career
philosopher, writer, teacher, politician, military official
Faith & Community
Confucianism
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Founding Contributor to Joseon
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Founding Contributor to Joseon
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Confucianism
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Faith Community
Confucianism
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Family Child
Jeong Jin
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