A family tree of the kings of Chosun

[Candylover]

I always thought that English language versions of family trees of the kings of Korean dynasties would be very helpful in understanding and enjoying Korean historical dramas, but could not find one on the net. So I myself made one yesterday. This family tree lists the kings of Chosun, since the foundation in 1392, to the demise in 1910. The photos were taken from The Great King Sejong, Tears of the Dragon, King & the Clown (a movie), Dae Jang Geum and Immortal Yi Soon Shin. Isn't it interesting to see how the king in IYSS is related to King Sejong?

LEGENDS:
1. Solid lines mean blood relations - parents and children.
2. Dashed lines mean marital relations, but sometiems unofficial relations like concubines when the woman has no title such as queen or consort.
3. The period in the parentheses means life time, while that without parentheses means reign period of a king.
4. Those kings without reign period (i.e. with only lifetime period in the parentheses) are posthumously honored kings. In Chosun dynasty, princes who hadn't ascended to the throne were honored posthumously with the title of 'King' when their sons came to the throne. Those who were not princes but had sons who came to the throne were honored with the title of 'Regent.' The wives were also posthumously honored with the title of 'Queen' or 'Lady' along with their posthumous king or regent husbands.

[kathleen34]

OUTSTANDING! This is so helpful Candylover. I'm sure the 'thank yous' will come pouring in.

[jkn]

Thank you for all your hard work. It is defiantly much appreciated!!!

[seven stars]

Nicely done!

Though I don't see why you should be defiant JKN.

Just kidding. ;-)

[ajk]

Once again I bow towards Seoul.

Thanks, candylover, for another great contribution. And in a format that fits the page, too. We all owe you big-time.

P.S. Once GKS ends I'm going to move this thread and the historical drama timeline thread to the general board--or to the next historical series board--so that we can keep them visible as permanent references.

[Candylover]

I'm glad to hear that you guys like the family tree.
By the way, yesterday some corrections were made to it (the title was inserted, transliterations were modified, and more info was addded), but the image file name was not changed. It means that, if you do not see the title of the family tree, "The Chosun Royal Family" at the top of the family tree you have to reload this page to see the upgraded family tree.
I'll keep this family tree and historical timeline updated, and let you know when updated.

[tinkerbell]

Yes, thank you Candylover for all your hard work. The family tree is great!

[jocal]

That is really amazing and admirable! Your research is truly appreciated!

jocal

[ginnycat5]

Wonderful, candylover! Thanks so much!

[Candylover]

I forgot to add legends.

LEGENDS:
1. Solid lines mean blood relations - parents and children.
2. Dashed lines mean marital relations, but sometiems unofficial relations like concubines when the woman has no title such as queen or consort.
3. The period in the parentheses means life time, while that without parentheses means reign period of a king.
4. Those kings without reign period (i.e. with only lifetime period in the parenthesis) are posthumously honored kings. In Chosun dynasty, princes who hadn't ascended to the throne were honored posthumously with the title of 'King' when their sons came to the throne. Those who were not princes but had sons who came to the throne were honored with the title of 'Regent.' The wives were also posthumously honored with the title of 'Queen' or 'Lady' along with their posthumous king or regent husbands.