Yi Jeung Explained

Yi Jeung
Prince Gyeyang
Birth Date:12 August 1427
Birth Place:Joseon
Death Date:16 August 1464 (age 37)
Death Place:Joseon
Burial Place:Ilpae-dong, Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province
Spouse:Princess Consort Jeongseon
Spouse-Type:Consort
Issue:4 sons and 3 daughters
House:Jeonju Yi clan
House-Type:Clan
Father:Sejong of Joseon
Mother:Royal Noble Consort Shin of the Cheongju Kim clan
Religion:Neo-Confucianism
Dynasty:House of Yi

Yi Jeung (12 August 1427 – 16 August 1464), formally known as Prince Gyeyang, was the eighth son of Sejong the Great born by Royal Noble Consort Shin. Among his father's sons, he was the most favoured, along with his young half-brother, Prince Yeongeung.[1]

Biography

Yi jeung was born on 16 August 1427 as the son of King Sejong and Lady Kim, who was at that time a court lady.[2]

In January 1434 (the 16th year of King Sejong), he was granted the title of Prince Gyeyang.

He helped his older half-brother, Grand Prince Suyang, and participated in a coup d'état against his nephew, King Dajong. After Sejo's accession to the throne, he was given the rank of Jwaik Gongsin . Right after Sejo's accession to the throne, he gained his trust and was favored by his brother. Since then, he has participated in various royal events.

His wife is Lady Han, the daughter of Han Hwak, the Councillor of Joseon, and the older sister of Queen Sohye, who was King Sejo’s daughter-in-law and King Uigyeong’s wife.

Family

Parents

Consorts and issue(s):

Notes and References

  1. [Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty]
  2. Web site: 심 . 량근 . Royal Noble Consort Shin of the Cheongju Gim clan  . Academy of Korean Studies.