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Changdeokgung (kor)

South Korea

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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

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People Deceased in Changdeokgung

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Occupations

Most individuals born in present day Changdeokgung were politicians (3),  while most who died were politicians (9), and noblemen (1).

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.

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Overlapping Lives

Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 2 globally memorable people born in Changdeokgung since 1700.