Glossary

Gyeongjong (reign years)

경종

Term · calendar

The reign years of King Gyeongjong of Joseon (景宗, 경종), by which Korean sources date 1721–1724: 1721 is Gyeongjong 1, 1724 Gyeongjong 4. Gyeongjong (景宗, 경종): the years of the reign of King Gyeongjong of Joseon. Korean sources of the Joseon period count years by the reigning king (reign years (Korea)): 1724 is Gyeongjong 4 (경종 4년). The year of the accession, 1721, counts as the first year. Before: Sukjong. After: Yeongjo.