Grand Prince Jinan Explained

Grand Prince Jinan
진안대군
Spouse-Type:Spouse(s)
Dynasty:House of Yi
House:Jeonju Yi clan
House-Type:Clan
Father:Taejo of Joseon
Mother:Queen Sinui
Birth Name:Yi Bang-u (이방우, 李芳雨)
Birth Date:1354
Birth Place:Heungseok-ri, Yeongheung-myeon, Hwaryeong County, Hamgyeong Province, Goryeo
Death Place:Hamhung, Dongbok-myeon, Joseon
Korean name
Hangul:진안대군
Rr:Jinan Daegun
Mr:Chinan Taegun
Hangulborn:이방우
Rrborn:I Bangu
Mrborn:Yi Pangu
Hangulph:경효 / 정의
Hanjaph: /
Rrph:Gyeonghyo / Jeongui
Mrph:Kyŏnghyo / Chŏngŭi
Othername1:Art name
Hangul1:청덕
Rr1:Cheongdeok
Mr1:Ch'ŏngdŏk

Grand Prince Jinan (; 1354 – 15 January 1394), personal name Yi Bang-u or Lee Bang-woo, was a nobleman during the late Goryeo dynasty who become a prince of Joseon as the first son of King Taejo and Queen Sinui.

Biography

He became the general secretary of the last king of Goryeo dynasty. In year 1388, his father, King Taejo, overthrew Goryeo dynasty. After witnessing this incident, he went to Bogae mountain in Chelwon to retire. Later on, he went to Hamheung, which is located in present-day North Korea; there, he died at the age of 40.

In 1392, when King Taejo was giving out titles, his first son became as known as Grand Prince Jinan.

In the annals of Joseon dynasty, it describes Grand Prince Jinan as a man who liked alcoholic beverages, and states that he drank copious amount until he died.However, according to a memorial stone of Grand Prince Jinan, which was made in 1789, "Grand Prince Jinan was an exemplary son to his parent, who took good care of his brother and sisters. When he grew older, he minded in literature and practiced humble life style and did not fancy wealth nor authority.”

Family

Consorts and their respective issue(s):

  1. Lady Ji of the Chungju Ji clan
    1. Yi Bok-geun, Prince Bongnyeong (; ? – 3 November 1421), first son
    2. Princess Gyeonghye, first daughter
  2. Lady Wang of the Haeju Wang clan
    1. Yi Deok-geun, Prince Sunnyeong (; ? – 25 April 1412), second son
    2. Second daughter

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