Jeong Jung-bu

Military Person

1106 – 1179

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Who was Jeong Jung-bu?

Jeong Jung-bu was a medieval Korean soldier and military dictator during the Goryeo Dynasty. He was a career soldier, qualified on military part of civil service examination. He was most noted for leading a coup d'état in 1170, dethroning the king and beginning of 100-year military reign in Korea.

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Born
1106
Also known as
  • 郑仲夫
Died
1179

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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