Consort Yi (1392–1421) was an imperial concubine of the Yongle Emperor.[1]
Lady of Bright Deportment Yi | |
Birth Date: | 1392 |
Birth Place: | Kingdom of Joseon |
Death Place: | Beijing |
Spouse: | Yongle Emperor |
House: | Yi (이; 李) |
House-Type: | Clan |
Father: | Yi Mun-myeong (이문명; 李文明) |
She was from Korea, and became a member of the imperial harem of the Yongle Emperor in 1409. In 1421, she was one of the many concubines who were accused for having participated in a conspiracy to murder the emperor. She was arrested and interrogated. She was executed for attempted murder of the emperor.