Princess Yeonghye (Korean: 영혜옹주; Hanja: 永惠翁主, 1858 – 4 July 1872) or firstly honoured as Princess Yeongsuk (영숙옹주; 永淑翁主),[1] was the daughter and only surviving female descendant of Yi Byeon, King Cheoljong of Joseon, from his consort, Lady Beom.
| Princess Yeonghye 영혜옹주 | |
|---|---|
| Princess of Joseon | |
| Born | 1858 Jongno District, Hanseong, Joseon |
| Died | 4 July 1872 (aged 14) Joseon |
| Spouse | |
| House | House of Yi (by birth) Bannam Park (by marriage) |
| Father | Cheoljong of Joseon |
| Mother | Royal Consort Suk-ui of the Geumseong Beom clan |
Biography
editThe princess was born in 1858 during her father's 9th year of reign. She was first honoured as Princess Yeongsuk (영숙옹주; 永淑翁主), but in 1866 her title was changed to Princess Yeonghye (영혜옹주; 永惠翁主).
After her father's death, on January 16, 1864, she lived outside the palace with her mother. The Princess married Park Yung-hyo (박영효), son of Park Won-yang (박원양), on April 13, 1872,[2] but she died three months later.
Family
edit- Father: Yi Won-beom, King Cheoljong (조선 철종; 25 July 1831 – 16 January 1864)
- Grandfather: Yi Gwang, Grand Internal Prince Jeongye (전계대원군 이광; 29 April 1785 – 14 December 1841)
- Grandmother: Grand Internal Princess Consort Yongseong of the Yongdam Yeom clan (용성부대부인 용담 염씨; 20 July 1793 – March 1834)
- Mother: Royal Consort Suk-ui of the Geumseong Beom clan (숙의 범씨; 1838–1883)
- Grandfather: Beom Won-sik (범원식; 范元植)
- Husband:
- Park Yeong-hyo, Prince Consort Geumreung of the Bannam Park clan (박영효; 朴泳孝; 12 June 1861 – 21 September 1939); third son of Park Won-yang
References
edit- ^ 조선왕조실록. Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (in Korean). Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ 조선왕조실록. Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (in Korean). Retrieved August 7, 2021.
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