Ugeo of Gojoseon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ugeo右渠王 우거왕 |
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| King of Wiman Joseon | |
| Reign | Unknown – 108 BC |
| Died | 108 BC Wanggeom-seong, Wiman Joseon |
| Issue | Wi Jang |
| House | Wi |
| Ugeo of Gojoseon | |
| Hangul |
우거왕
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Ugeo Wang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ugŏ Wang |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul |
위우거
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Wi Ugeo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wi Ugŏ |
Ugeo (Hangul: 위우거; Hanja: 衛右渠) was the last king of a kingdom called Wiman Joseon. This kingdom was the final part of an even older kingdom known as Gojoseon. King Ugeo was the grandson of Wi Man, who was the first king of Wiman Joseon.
King Ugeo died in 108 BC. He was killed by someone sent by a group of people who believed it was better to give up to the Han dynasty. Even after Ugeo's death, Gojoseon kept fighting the Han forces for a short time. However, they eventually lost, and the Han dynasty set up new areas called the Four Commanderies of Han.
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Who Was King Ugeo?
King Ugeo was an important leader in ancient Korean history. He ruled Wiman Joseon, which was a powerful kingdom. His reign ended when the Han dynasty from China attacked his kingdom.
Ugeo's Family Tree
King Ugeo came from a royal family. His grandfather, Wi Man, was the founder of the Wiman Joseon kingdom. Ugeo also had a son named Wi Jang. The name of another son who became king after him is not known.
- Wi Man – Ugeo's grandfather and the first king of Wiman Joseon.
- A son whose name is not known – He became king after Ugeo.
- Wi Jang – Ugeo's son.
Challenges During Ugeo's Rule
King Ugeo faced many challenges during his time as king. One big problem was a rebellion that happened in his kingdom. This event showed how difficult it was to keep his kingdom united and strong.
The Canghai Commandery Rebellion
Around 128 BC, a rebellion started in an area that stretched from the northern Korean peninsula to southern Manchuria. This area was where the Canghai Commandery was later set up. A local leader named Nan Lü, who was a ruler of Dongye and a subject of Wiman Joseon, revolted against King Ugeo.
Nan Lü and about 280,000 people surrendered to the Han dynasty. Because of this, the Han dynasty created the Canghai Commandery. However, this new area only lasted for two years before it was removed by a Han official named Gongsun Hong.
Images for kids
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Korea in 108 BC. Wiman Joseon before it was destroyed by the Han dynasty.
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The Han dynasty destroys Wiman Joseon and sets up the Four Commanderies.
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