- Prince Yangnyeong
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Grand Prince Yang Nyeong Grand Prince of Joseon Reign 1404 - 1418 Coronation 1404 Predecessor Yi Bang-won Successor Grand Prince Hyo Ryeong Father Taejong of Joseon Mother Queen Wonkyeong Born 1394
SeoulDied 1462 (aged 68)
UnknownBurial Temple of Ji-duk Korean name Hangul 양녕대군 Hanja 讓寧大君 Revised Romanization Yang Nyeong Dae Gun McCune–Reischauer Yang Nyŏng Tae Kun Pen name Hangul 강정 Hanja 剛靖 Revised Romanization Gang Jeong McCune–Reischauer Kang Jŏng Birth name Hangul 이제 Hanja 李褆 Revised Romanization Yi Je McCune–Reischauer Yi Che Courtesy name Hangul 후백 Hanja 厚伯 Revised Romanization Hu Baek McCune–Reischauer Hu Paek Grand Prince Yangnyeong (1394–1462) was the Grand Prince and first-born son of King Taejong of Joseon Dynasty and his consort Queen Wonkyeong.
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Biography
He was born as Yi Je (李褆 in Hanja, 이제 in Hangul) in 1394. He was known for his literature and calligraphy skills. He was the prince who viewed himself as lacking in the requisite skills for kingship and believed that Sejong was destined to become king. Also, he believed it was his duty to place Sejong as king, so he acted extremely rudely in the court. Becoming uncomfortable for being thrown out of his position, he married a peasant and was officially deposed in June 1418 and soon were banished from Seoul. His second brother, Grand Prince Hyoryeong, also believed in the same idea of Yangnyeong, became a monk in a Buddhist Temple. This plot ultimately brought Sejong to the throne. Later, he became a wandering traveler and lived in the mountains.[1]
After Sejong has taken the throne, the brothers had great relationships and Sejong often invited Yangnyeong to the palace.
He lived in as a wanderer and died in 1462, almost living for 68 years.[2]
Family
- Father: King Taejo (태종)
- Mother: Queen Wongyeong of the Yeoheung Min clan (원경왕후 민씨)
- Consorts and their Respective Issue:
- Lady Sooseong, Princess Consort, of the Gwangsan Kim clan (수성군부인 김씨)
- Yi Gae, the Prince Soonseong (이개 순성군), 1st Son
- Yi Po, the Prince Hamyang (이포 함양군), 2nd Son
- Yi Hye, the Prince Seosan (이혜 서산군), 3rd Son
- Princess Jeon-ui (전의군주), 1st Daughter; later married Lee Ja (이자), created Jidonnyeong (지돈녕)
- Unnamed 2nd Daughter; later married Lee Beon (이번), created Jungchubusa (중추부사)
- Princess Yeongpyeong (영평군주), 3rd Daughter; later married Kim Cheol-goo (김철구)
- Unnamed 4th Daughter, later married Park Soo-jong (박수종)
- Unknown woman
- Yi Gyeom (이겸)
- Yi Heun (이흔)
- Yi Seong (이성)
- Yi Soon (이순)
- Yi Shim (이심)
- Yi Gwang-seok (이광석)
- Yi Gwang-geun (이광근)
- Unknown woman
- Unnamed Daughter, later married Lee Jong-gyeong (이종경)
- Unknown woman
- Unknown slave
- Unnamed 1st Daughter, later married Kwon Chi-jung (권치중)
- Princess Yi Goo-ji (현주 이구지), 2nd Daughter; later married Kwon Deok-yeong (권덕영)
- Unknown woman
- Unnamed 1st Daughter, later married Seok-beon (석번), clan unknown
- Unnamed 2nd Daughter, later married Kim Ui (김의)
- Unnamed 3rd Daughter, later married Im Jun (임중)
- Princess Yi Geon-yi (현주 이건이), 4th Daughter
Trivia
Today, his descendants form one of the biggest clan of the House of Yi. In addition, it is believed that the plaque on the Namdaemun was personally written by himself.[5]
References
- ^ Naver Encyclopedia, "양녕대군 [讓寧大君, 1394~1462]", Naver"
- ^ Naver Encyclopedia, "양녕대군 [讓寧大君, 1394~1462]", Naver"
- ^ As his first wife
- ^ Later became Chief State Councilor (영의정, in April 11, 1500) & the Internal Prince Cheongseong (청성부원군)
- ^ Naver Encyclopedia, "양녕대군 [讓寧大君, 1394~1462]", Naver"
Preceded by
Yi Bang-wonGrand Princes of Joseon
(Joseon Dynasty)
1404–1418Succeeded by
Grand Prince Hyo RyeongCategories:- 1394 births
- 1468 deaths
- Korean princes
- House of Yi
- Joseon Dynasty
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