Sejong the great of Josen

Sejong was the third son of King Taejong. When he was sixteen, he became grand prince " Chungyeong" and married a daghter of Sim on of Cheongsong, commonly known as Lady sim, who later was given the title Princess - Consort Soheon. In June 1418, King Teajong addicated and Sejong was crowned king of Joseon and begen his rule. Sejong eastablished the Hall of Worthies in 1420 in the rayal palace. He was the fourth king of the Choson Dynastyof Korea. He is best remembered for creating the native Korean alphabet Hangul, despite strong opposition from the scholars educated in hanja(Chinese script.) Sejong died at the age of 53 and was buried at the Yeong Mausoleum in 1450. His successor was his first son, Munjong. The street Seojongno and the Seojong center for the Performin, Arts - both located in central Seoul - are named after king Sejong, and he is depicted on the South Koean 10,000 won note.