Glossary

Cheoljong (reign years)

철종

Term · calendar

The reign years of Cheoljong of Joseon (哲宗, 철종), by which Korean sources date 1850–1863: 1850 is Cheoljong 1, 1863 Cheoljong 14. Cheoljong (哲宗, 철종): the years of the reign of Cheoljong of Joseon, who came to the throne on 9 June 1849. Korean sources count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1859 is Cheoljong 10 (철종 10년). His first year is 1850, the year after his accession; the rest of 1849 still counts for his predecessor. Before: Heonjong. After: Gojong.