Gojong of the Korean Empire

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King · Korea

Date of birth: September 8, 1852
Died on January 21, 1919: Died at the age of 66; Would have turned 174 today

26th king of Joseon, first emperor of the Korean Empire (1852–1919)

The story behind the name

Gojong of the Korean Empire was a king (Korea). Gojong of the Korean Empire was born on September 8, 1852 in Unhyeongung. Gojong of the Korean Empire founded Imperial Fifty Years Felicitations Commemorative Medal.

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Imperial Fifty Years Felicitations Commemorative Medal

Founded company

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Facts about Gojong

Born: September 8, 1852 in Unhyeongung
Died: January 21, 1919
Nationality: Korea, Joseon, and Korean Empire
Occupations: King and Monarch
Languages: Korean
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 47 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: September 8, 1852
Born on a: Wednesday
Zodiac sign: Virgo

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What makes Gojong of the Korean Empire unique

In memory: Died at the age of 66
Today: Would have turned 174 today

First award in 1902, the year Gojong of the Korean Empire turned 50.

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Awards

Award	Year
Order of St. Andrew	1902
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum	–
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour	–
Order of Saint Stanislaus	–
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Imperial Fifty Years Felicitations Commemorative Medal	–
Emperor Kwangmu Forty Year Reign Commemorative Medal	–
Crown Prince’s Wedding Commemorative Medal	–
Order of the Auspicious Stars	–
Order of the Auspicious Phoenix	–

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