1392
Yi Seonggye founds the Joseon dynasty
The Korean general, having refused to attack Ming China and instead turning his army on the Goryeo court, deposed the last king and was acclaimed monarch.
Charles VI of France goes mad in the forest of Le Mans
Riding to attack Brittany, the twenty-three-year-old king suddenly drew his sword and killed four of his own knights, convinced they were plotting against him.
Northern and Southern Courts reunited in Japan
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu negotiated the surrender of the Southern Court at Yoshino, ending fifty-seven years of dual emperors.
Yi Seonggye orders burning of Goryeo royal records
The founder of Joseon had the archives of the deposed Goryeo dynasty purged of compromising documents linking him to earlier service under the old regime.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1392?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1392. The most significant is Yi Seonggye founds the Joseon dynasty: The Korean general, having refused to attack Ming China and instead turning his army on the Goryeo court, deposed the last king and was acclaimed monarch.
What era was 1392 part of?
1392 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1392?
The events from 1392 span East Asia and Europe.