[Impy]

That’s very interesting, what’s that other King’s name?

Can you imagine if say the Kennedy’s were 13th century monarchs? I think they would fit right in.

[fieldmarshaldj]

It’s bad enough they were 20th century monarchs. They inflicted a helluva lot more damage (and the martyrdom for a moral degenerate was the cherry on top).

[GeronL]

The one that pretty much killed off all his rivals?

Now I have to search for that one.

[GeronL]

King Chadae (146-165 AD) continued to consolidate power even after rising to the throne. In the third year of his reign, he ordered the deaths of Taejo’s (his brother, previous king) two sons, forced one of his brothers to commit suicide, and persecuted his youngest brother Baekgo. (who later became King)

Just found this one while searching for that other. wow

[GeronL]

Yeonsan-gun

1476-1506

considered worst tyrant of Joseon era

....

still not the one I was thinking of though...

more looking

[GeronL]

Taejong executed or exiled many of his supporters who helped him ascend on the throne in order to strengthen the royal authority. To limit influence of in-laws, he also killed all four brothers of his Queen Won-gyeong and his son Sejong's in-laws. Taejong remains a controversial figure who killed many of his rivals (including Jeong Mong-ju and Jeong Do-jeon) and relatives to gain power and yet ruled effectively to improve the populace's lives