Royal Edict of Appointment Issued to Jo Heup (1986-1)
조흡 고신왕지(1986-1) · 曺恰 告身王旨(1986-1)
Korea Heritage Service · khs.go.krA wangji was a document recording the king's wishes and commands; from 1426 onward such documents were called gyoji. This particular document is a wangji issued in 1425, the seventh year of King Sejong, to the military official Jo Heup (曺恰), who was active from the reign of King Taejong through that of King Sejong; its content appoints Jo Heup to the military post of Ugundochongje (Commander of the Right Division). Jo Heup distinguished himself in Bang-gan's Rebellion in 1400, the second year of King Jeongjong, and in 1401, the first year of King Taejong, he received a merit land grant and was advanced to important military posts, his rank eventually rising to that of a minister of state. This document is valued as important material for research into early Joseon document formats and the system of personnel administration.
AI Translation
Where it is
- Region
- Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Designation
- Treasure · 보물
Directions, what else is nearby, and a stamp you can claim when you get there.