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Gojong (reign years)

고종

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The reign years of Gojong of the Korean Empire (高宗, 고종), by which Korean sources date 1864–1895: 1864 is Gojong 1, 1895 Gojong 32. Gojong (高宗, 고종): the years of the reign of Gojong of the Korean Empire of Joseon, who came to the throne on 8 December 1863. Korean sources count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1873 is Gojong 10 (고종 10년). His first year is 1864, the year after his accession; the rest of 1863 still counts for his predecessor. Before: Cheoljong. After: Geonyang.