Jinchunggwi Gosinwangji

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1161

Category

Books & Records

Designated year

1993

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가, 국립중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.524041, 126.980350

This Royal Edict is a letter ordering the Magistrate of Uiju to appoint Jin Chung-gwi in the 3rd year (1394) of the reign of King Taejo, first King of the Joseon Dynasty. Jin Chung-gwi was dispatched to Yanggwangdo Island as Cheomjeoljesa (Deputy Commander) in the 2nd year of King Taejo’s reign (1393) and sent to Gyeongsa in the 5th year of King Taejo’s reign (1396). He then returned from Gyeongsa with Yang Cheon-sik in the 6th year of King Taejo’s reign (1397) and died in the 12th year of King Taejong’s reign (1412). This fact was recorded briefly only in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty; no record on Jin Chung-gwi was found in other history books. This royal order provides important information in studying historical figures who had made a great contribution to the establishment of the Joseon Dynasty. It is considered to be a precious material along with the royal edict of appointment kept by Seongju Do’s Clan.

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