# Dongcheon of Goguryeo - King of Goguryeo

URL: https://allhistories.com/south-korea/rulers/dongcheon-of-goguryeo
Reign: 227 - 248
Born-Died: 209 - 248
Dynasty: Goguryeo
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongcheon_of_Goguryeo

Dongcheon was the 11th king of Goguryeo. His attack on Cao Wei's Liaodong prompted a devastating counter-invasion by Wei general Guanqiu Jian, who sacked the capital Hwando in 244-245.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Later kings of Gaya (199 - 562)](https://allhistories.com/south-korea/rulers/later-kings-of-gaya-199-562)
- Next in list: [Goi of Baekje](https://allhistories.com/south-korea/rulers/goi-of-baekje)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 244 - [Wei invades Goguryeo and sacks Hwando](https://allhistories.com/south-korea/timeline/244-wei-invades-goguryeo-and-sacks-hwando)