Taejong
SOME INFORMATION ON KING TAEJONG:
Taejong (1367-1422, r. 1400-1418) the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and the father of King Sejong the Great, did not take the throne until the eighth year of the Joseon Dynasty, although he had already wielded much of the power in the kingdom since its founding in 1392 and even earlier. Among his father King Taejo's eight sons, he ultimately appears to have been the most able leader. His ascension to the throne was marred by bloody fighting with his brothers; however, he proved an able monarch, and worked hard to establish a strong administrative structure for the young dynasty during his 18 years on the throne.