THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Danjong of Joseon

King of Joseon from 1452 to 1455

Danjong of Joseon has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists August 1, 1441 in Seoul, South Korea.

Born

August 1, 1441

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 30, 1457

Source:

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Seoul, South Korea
Birthplace detail
Born at Gyeongbokgung
Citizenship
Joseon

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: August 1, 1441 (No external source identified) or August 9, 1441 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

August 9, 1441

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

    More about Danjong of Joseon

    Birth name
    이홍위

    Family

    Father
    Munjong of Joseon

    All birth date sources

    A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

    No external source identified

    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Danjong of Joseon born?

    Danjong of Joseon was born in Seoul, South Korea.

    What was Danjong of Joseon’s name at birth?

    Danjong of Joseon’s recorded birth name is 이홍위.