Glossary

Sejo (reign years)

세조

Term · calendar

The reign years of Sejo of Joseon (世祖, 세조), by which Korean sources date 1455–1468: 1455 is Sejo 1, 1468 Sejo 14. Sejo (世祖, 세조): the years of the reign of Sejo of Joseon, who came to the throne on 20 June 1455. Korean sources count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1464 is Sejo 10 (세조 10년). His first year is the year of his accession — he replaced his predecessor by force or founded the dynasty. Before: Danjong. After: Yejong.