Death
He was known to history as an innovative person, in spite of his high political status in Joseon. He died suddenly at the age of 48 in 1800 under mysterious circumstances, without seeing his lifelong wishes realized by his son, Sunjo. There are many books regarding the mysterious death of Jeongjo, even today.
He is buried with his wife at the royal tomb of Geolleung (건릉, 健陵) in the city of Hwaseong.
Read more about this topic: Jeongjo Of Joseon
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“When Death to either shall come—
I pray it be first to me.”
—Robert Bridges (1844–1930)
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