Yi Junyong (Korean: 이준용; 23 July 1870 – 22 March 1917), known as Prince Yeongseon (영선군) was a politician, literati, and member of the Korean Joseon Dynasty's royal family, politicians, and later became a collaborator of Imperial Japan.
| Prince Yeongseon 영선군 永宣君 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Duke of Unhyeongung | |
| Reign | 1912–1917 |
| Predecessor | Prince Imperial Heung |
| Successor | Yi U |
| Born | 23 July 1870 Unhyeongung, Hanseong, Joseon |
| Died | 22 March 1917 (aged 46) Unhyeongung, Keijō, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Spouse | Lady Hong Lady Kim |
| Father | Prince Imperial Heung |
| Mother | Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hong clan |
| Religion | Confucianism |
| Military career | |
| Service | Military of the Korean Empire |
| Years of service | 1907–1910 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Yi Jun-yong | |
| Hangul | 영선군 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 永宣君 |
| Revised Romanization | Yeongseongun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yŏngsŏn'gun |
| Art name | |
| Hangul | 석정, 송정 |
| Hanja | 石坡, 松亭 |
| Revised Romanization | Seokjeong, Songjeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏkchŏng, Sŏngjŏng |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 이준용 |
| Hanja | 李埈鎔 |
| Revised Romanization | I Junyong |
| McCune–Reischauer | I Junyong |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul | 경극 |
| Hanja | 景極 |
| Revised Romanization | Gyeonggeuk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kyŏnggŭk |
| Japanese name: (李埈) | |
His courtesy name was Gyunggeuk (경극), and his art names were Seokjung (석정) and Songjung (송정). He was the grandson of the Heungseon Daewongun, and nephew and political rival of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong.
Biography
editYi was born as a son of Prince Imperial Heung, older brother of Gojong of Korea in 1870. He entered the Joseon officialdom in 1884 as a Saema. In 1886, Yi passed the literary exam of civil service exam, and was appointed as Daegyo of Gyujanggak. The same year, Imperial Resident of Seoul Yuan Shikai attempted to abdicate Gojong and make Yi the king. However, opposition of Li Hongzhang prevented Yuan from carrying out his plot.[1] After the assassination of Empress Myeongseong, Yi was paroled by the Japanese influence. Heungseon Daewongun advised him to refuge to Japan, but Yi stayed in Korea.[2]
Prince Yeongseon attempted to overthrow his uncle, but his plot was revealed before overthrowing the government.[3] He was imprisoned because of such attempts to overthrow the government, but he earned special amnesty from the Emperor. After being paroled, Yi traveled around Europe, and returned to Japan in January 1899. In June 1900, Yi was involved in the coup attempt of Ahn Gyeong-su.[4]
On 27 November 1907, Yi was appointed as Major General of Imperial Korean Army.[5]
Family
edit- Father: Yi Jae-Myeon, Prince Imperial Heungchin (이재면 흥친왕; 22 August 1845 – 9 September 1912)
- Grandfather: Yi Ha-Eung, Grand Internal Prince Heungseon (이하응 흥선대원군; 21 December 1820 – 22 February 1898)
- Grandmother: Grand Internal Princess Consort Sunmok of the Yeoheung Min clan (순목대원비 민씨; 3 February 1818 – 8 January 1898)
- Mother: Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hong clan (풍산 홍씨; 8 April 1844 – 19 December 1887)
- Consorts and their Respective Issue(s):
- Lady Hong of the Namyang Hong clan (남양 홍씨; ? – 17 August 1894)
- Lady Kim of the Gwangsan Kim clan (광산 김씨; 19 June 1878 – 1955)
- Jeon Sun-Hyeok (전순혁)
- Yi Jin-Wan (이진완)
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ 이준용(李埈鎔). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ^ 탁, 아영. 탈아입구 정한론 임오군란 갑신정변: 일제시대 일제강점기 대일항쟁기 역사.
- ^ "To Dethrone the King of Corea". The New York Times. 1897-03-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- ^ 이준용(李埈鎔). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ 조선왕조실록. Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
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