What Country Was Jeonju In?
Jeonju (Jeollabuk-do, South Korea) lies within 10 different states on Chronica Maps' 39 historical border maps. The longest stretch is under Paekche, from AD 100 to AD 799. The earliest state recorded here is Silla (1 BC).
Who ruled Jeonju?
| Period (by border map) | Ruled by |
|---|---|
| 500 BC – 201 BC | Unclaimed / no data |
| 200 BC – 101 BC | Tungus |
| 100 BC – 2 BC | Unclaimed / no data |
| 1 BC – AD 99 | Silla |
| AD 100 – AD 799 | Paekche |
| AD 800 – AD 899 | Silia |
| AD 900 – AD 999 | Silla |
| 1000 – 1099 | Korea |
| 1100 – 1199 | Unclaimed / no data |
| 1200 – 1299 | Goryeo |
| 1300 – 1399 | Great Khanate |
| 1400 – 1491 | Northern Yuan |
| 1492 – 1913 | Korea |
| 1914 – 1944 | Empire of Japan |
| 1945 – 1959 | Korea (USA) |
| 1960 – today | Korea, Republic of |
JeonjuHistoric cities nearby
Battles and events within 200 km
- Battle of Baekgang · AD 663
- Battle of Hansando · 1592
- Battle of Myeongnyang · 1597
- Battle of Incheon · 1950
Landmarks nearby
Based on approximate historical borders; towns close to a frontier may be assigned to a neighbouring state.
Famous people from the region
| Lived | Person | |
|---|---|---|
| AD 877 – AD 943 | Wang Geon (Taejo of Goryeo) | Founder of Goryeo |
| 1397 – 1450 | Sejong the Great | King of Joseon |
| 1545 – 1598 | Yi Sun-sin | Korean admiral |