Yi Dang facts for kids

Yi Dang (이당; 李瑭, born February 1, 1783 – died May 8, 1826) was a member of the Korean Joseon Dynasty royal family. Even though he was from a royal family, he didn't receive a special title during his lifetime. This was because his older brother, Crown Prince Sangkye, and other family members faced serious political troubles during a difficult time in 1801.

Yi Dang's half-brother was Grand Internal Prince Jeongye, who was the father of Cheoljong of Joseon, a future king.

Who Was Yi Dang?

Yi Dang was a member of the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. He was born in 1783 and passed away in 1826.

His Family and Early Life

Yi Dang's birth father was Yi In, Prince Euneon. Prince Euneon was a son of Crown Prince Sado. Later, Yi Dang was adopted by Yi Chan, Prince Eunjeon, who was also a son of Crown Prince Sado and a younger half-brother to Prince Euneon.

We don't know much about Yi Dang's childhood or his very early life.

Later Life and Legacy

Yi Dang was married to Lady Kim of the Gwangsangun Kim clan, but they did not have any children. He had a son named Yi Hui with another woman, Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan. This son, Yi Hui, was later adopted by Yi Dang's full-brother, Crown Prince Sangkye, and was given the title Prince Ikpyeong.

Many years after Yi Dang passed away, he was given the honorary title of Prince Punggye (풍계군; 豐溪君).

His grave was first located in Dongmak-dong, Ansan. However, it was later moved to Dangjeong-dong, Gunpo City. This new location is close to the grave of his adoptive father, Prince Eunjeon.

See Also

• Prince Euneon
• Prince Eunjeon
• Crown Prince Sangkye
• Yi Sung-deuk
• Cheoljong of Joseon