Crown Prince Sado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yi Seon이선 |
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| Regent of Joseon | |
| Tenure | 11 March 1749 – 4 July 1762 |
| Predecessor | Crown Prince Yi Geum |
| Successor | Grand Heir Yi San |
| Monarch | Yeongjo of Joseon |
| Crown Prince of Joseon | |
| Tenure | 25 April 1736 – 4 July 1762 |
| Investiture | Injeongjeon Hall, Changdeok Palace, Hanseong, Kingdom of Joseon |
| Predecessor | Crown Prince Yi Haeng |
| Successor | Crown Prince Yi Sun |
| Born | 13 February 1735 Jibbokheon Hall, Changgyeong Palace, Hanseong, Kingdom of Joseon |
| Died | 12 July 1762 (aged 27) Munjeongjeon Hall, Changgyeong Palace, Hanseong, Kingdom of Joseon |
| Burial | Yungneung Tombs, Yunggeonneung Cluster, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
| Dynasty | House of Yi |
| Religion | Neo-Confucianism |
Crown Prince Sado (born Yi Seon, 13 February 1735 – 12 July 1762) was a prince of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. He was the second son of King Yeongjo, who was the ruler of Joseon. His mother was Royal Noble Consort Yeong.
Because his older half-brother, Crown Prince Hyojang, had passed away earlier, Sado was expected to become the next king. He was named Crown Prince, meaning he was the heir to the throne. He even served as a Regent for a time, helping his father rule the kingdom.
A Sad End
Sadly, Crown Prince Sado's life ended tragically when he was only 27 years old. His father, King Yeongjo, ordered him to be confined in a large wooden rice chest. He passed away while inside the chest during the hot summer.
Honoring His Memory
Crown Prince Sado was first buried on Mt. BaebongSan. Years later, his son, King Jeongjo, moved his father's tomb to a new location near Suwon in 1789. This new burial site was called Hyeonnyungwon at the time.
To further honor his father, King Jeongjo built the impressive Hwaseong Fortress around the tomb area. This large fortress was constructed between 1794 and 1796. It was a special way for King Jeongjo to remember and respect his father.
In 1816, Crown Prince Sado's wife, Lady Hyegyeong, passed away and was buried next to him. Later, in 1899, during the reign of Emperor Gwangmu, Crown Prince Sado and Lady Hyegyeong were given higher titles after their deaths. They became known as Emperor Yangjo and Empress Heonyeong. Their tomb, along with the nearby tomb of their son King Jeongjo, was also upgraded and renamed Yungneung.
Family Connections
- Father: King Yeongjo of Joseon (born 1694, died 1776)
- Grandfather: King Sukjong of Joseon (born 1661, died 1720)
- Biological grandmother: Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Haeju Choe clan (born 1670, died 1718)
- Adoptive grandmother: Queen Inwon of the Gyeongju Kim clan (born 1687, died 1757)
- Biological mother: Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jeonui Yi clan (born 1696, died 1764)
- Grandfather: Yi Yu-beon
- Grandmother: Lady Kim of the Hanyang Kim clan
- Adoptive mother: Queen Jeongseong of the Daegu Seo clan (born 1693, died 1757)
Images for kids
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This is a letter written by Crown Prince Sado to his father-in-law, Hong Bong-han.
