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Gojong of the Korean Empire
26th king of joseon, first emperor of the korean empire (1852–1919).
Born September 8th, 1852 in Unhyeongung.
Died January 21st, 1919 at 66 years old in Deoksugung (poison).
Occupations
king, monarch
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