Hyeonjong of Joseon

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Hyeonjong (Korean: 현종; Hanja: 顯宗; 14 March 1641 – 17 September 1674), personal name Yi Yeon, was the 18th monarch of Joseon. The only surviving son of King Hyojong, his reign was characterized by heavy conflict among the political factions on various issues, particularly on funeral rites. He is also remembered as the only king in Joseon's more than 500 years of history who did not take concubines.