The Journal of Korean Medical History (한국의사학회지)
- Volume 17 Issue 2
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- Pages.129-144
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- 2004
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- 1229-6147(pISSN)
The study on disease & death of HyoJong(孝宗) in ChoSun Dynasty
조선시대(朝鮮時代) 효종(孝宗)의 질병 및 사인(死因)에 관한 고찰(考察)
Abstract
The King Hyo-Jong is the 17th King in the Chosun dynasty. King Hyo-Jong carried forward the subjugation of the northern areas, but the subjugation of the northern areas was failed for the reason that he was died in 41 years old. After that time, his death is wrapt in a shround of suspicion, such as a rumor of killing by poison. But the cause of his death in direct was the septicemia arised from the boil. Besides, We suppose that he was afflicted with gout and renal failure.