Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung ranks 5,055th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Podujevo, Iisalmi, and Ilmajoki. Memorable people born in Changdeokgung include Yeongjo of Joseon, Sunjong of Korea, and Heonjong of Joseon. Memorable people who died in Changdeokgung include Taejo of Joseon, Injo of Joseon, and Sunjong of Korea. Changdeokgung has been the birth place of many politicians and the death place of many politicians, and noblemen. Changdeokgung is located in South Korea.
Changdeokgung, also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897). As it is located east of Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung—along with Changgyeonggung—is also referred to as the "East Palace". Read more on Wikipedia
People
Between 1694 and 1874, Changdeokgung was the birth place of 3 globally memorable people, including Yeongjo of Joseon, Sunjong of Korea, and Heonjong of Joseon. Additionaly, 10 globally memorable people have passed away in Changdeokgung including Taejo of Joseon, Injo of Joseon, and Sunjong of Korea. Interestingly, more notably known people have passed away in Changdeokgung than were born there.
People Born in Changdeokgung
Go to all RankingsYeongjo of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1694 - 1776
HPI: 73.64
Rank: 1
Sunjong of Korea
POLITICIAN
1874 - 1926
HPI: 73.27
Rank: 2
Heonjong of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1827 - 1849
HPI: 69.80
Rank: 3
People Deceased in Changdeokgung
Go to all RankingsTaejo of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1335 - 1408
HPI: 78.70
Rank: 1
Injo of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1595 - 1649
HPI: 74.09
Rank: 2
Sunjong of Korea
POLITICIAN
1874 - 1926
HPI: 73.27
Rank: 3
Seongjong of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1457 - 1495
HPI: 72.83
Rank: 4
Cheoljong of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1831 - 1864
HPI: 72.79
Rank: 5
Hyojong of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1619 - 1659
HPI: 72.24
Rank: 6
Hyeonjong of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1641 - 1674
HPI: 71.36
Rank: 7
Heonjong of Joseon
POLITICIAN
1827 - 1849
HPI: 69.80
Rank: 8
Queen Munjeong
POLITICIAN
1501 - 1565
HPI: 66.20
Rank: 9
Princess Deokhye
NOBLEMAN
1912 - 1989
HPI: 63.77
Rank: 10
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Changdeokgung were politicians (3), while most who died were politicians (9), and noblemen (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Changdeokgung, including Yeongjo of Joseon, Sunjong of Korea, and Heonjong of Joseon.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 2 globally memorable people born in Changdeokgung since 1700.