Glossary

Jeongjong (reign years)

정종

Term · calendar

The reign years of King Jeongjong of Joseon (定宗, 정종), by which Korean sources date 1399–1400: 1399 is Jeongjong 1, 1400 Jeongjong 2. Jeongjong (定宗, 정종): the years of the reign of King Jeongjong of Joseon. Korean sources of the Joseon period count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1400 is Jeongjong 2 (정종 2년). The year of the accession, 1399, counts as the first year. Before: Taejo. After: Taejong.