Tedjo of Sjakwang (1849-1921), also known as Emperor Tedjo (Hankoel: 태조제 tedjodje, Handja: 太祖帝) was the first monarch of the Sjakwang dynasty of Corea. He deposed the Yi dynasty of Tsjosan in the 1883 Gyemi Coup and ruled until his death in 1921.

Portrait of Tedjo in 1904

Biography

Early life

Rise to power

Reign

Death

Family

Legacy