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Gyeyu Jeongnan (Coup of 1453)
1453👑 King Danjong

Gyeyu Jeongnan (Coup of 1453)

Grand Prince Suyang (later King Sejo) eliminated prime minister Kim Jong-seo and seized control of the government, which eventually led to the deposition of his nephew King Danjong.