Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Yi Song-gye Biography and Timeline

Follow Yi Song-gye through 2 dated historical records for South Korea.

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Yi Song-gye, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

1 of 1Page

1392–1392Years on this page

1392

Succession

Emperor · House / House of Yi

Succeeds as Emperor of Korea

Role range: 1392-1399

1392

Yi Dynasty

Emperor · Seoul · House / House of Yi

Founds the Yi Dynasty which survives in Seoul until 1910

Role range: 1392-1399

Records, sources and methodology

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