Glossary

Heonjong (reign years)

헌종

Term · calendar

The reign years of Heonjong of Joseon (憲宗, 헌종), by which Korean sources date 1835–1849: 1835 is Heonjong 1, 1849 Heonjong 15. Heonjong (憲宗, 헌종): the years of the reign of Heonjong of Joseon, who came to the throne on 18 November 1834. Korean sources count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1844 is Heonjong 10 (헌종 10년). His first year is 1835, the year after his accession; the rest of 1834 still counts for his predecessor. Before: Sunjo. After: Cheoljong.