Chŏng Chung-bu
Goryeo general (1106–1179) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chŏng Chung-bu (1106 – 18 October 1179) was a medieval Korean soldier and military dictator during the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392). He was a career soldier, qualified on military part of civil service examination. He was most noted for leading a coup d'état in 1170 (Revolt of military officers), dethroning the king and beginning of 100-year military reign in Korea.
In this Korean name, the family name is Chŏng.
Quick Facts Military Leader of Goryeo, Monarch ...
Chŏng Chung-bu | |
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Military Leader of Goryeo | |
In office 1174 – 18 October 1179 | |
Monarch | Myeongjong of Goryeo |
Preceded by | Yi Ŭi-bang |
Succeeded by | Kyŏng Tae-sŭng |
Personal details | |
Born | 1106 |
Died | 18 October 1179 |
Children | Chŏng Kyun (son) |
Relatives | Song Yu-in (son-in-law) |
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Quick Facts Hangul, Hanja ...
Chŏng Chung-bu | |
Hangul | 정중부 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Jeong Jung-bu |
McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Chungbu |
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