Yi Jun-yong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Yeongseon영선군 永宣君 |
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| Duke of Unhyeongung | |
| Reign | 1912–1917 |
| Predecessor | Prince Imperial Heung |
| Successor | Yi U |
| Born | 23 July 1870 Unhyeongung, Hanseong, Kingdom of Joseon |
| Died | 22 March 1917 (aged 46) Unhyeongung, Keijō, Keiki-dō, Korea (today Seoul, South Korea) |
| Spouse | Lady Hong Lady Kim |
| Father | Prince Imperial Heung |
| Mother | Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hong clan |
| Religion | Confucianism |
| Military career | |
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Military of the Korean Empire |
| Years of service | 1907-1910 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Yi Jun-yong | |
| Hangul |
영선군
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| Hanja |
永宣君
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| Revised Romanization | Yeongseongun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yŏngsŏn'gun |
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| Hangul |
석정, 송정
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| Hanja |
石坡, 松亭
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| Revised Romanization | Seokjeong, Songjeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏkjŏng, Sŏngjŏng |
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| Hangul |
이준용
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| Hanja |
李埈鎔
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| Revised Romanization | Yi Junyong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Junyong |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul |
경극
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| Hanja |
景極
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| Revised Romanization | Gyeonggeuk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kyŏnggŭk |
| Japanese name: (李埈) |
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Yi Junyong (이준용), also known as Prince Yeongseon (영선군), was an important person in the Joseon royal family of Korea. He was born on July 23, 1870, and passed away on March 22, 1917. He was a politician and a thinker. Later in his life, he became a supporter of Imperial Japan.
His special courtesy name was Gyunggeuk. He also had nicknames like Seokjung and Songjung. Yi Junyong was the grandson of Heungseon Daewongun. He was also the nephew and a political rival of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong.
Early Life and Career
Yi Junyong was born in 1870. His father was Prince Imperial Heung, who was the older brother of Emperor Gojong. In 1884, Yi Junyong began his career in the Joseon government.
He passed a special literary exam in 1886. After that, he was appointed as Daegyo of Gyujanggak, a royal library.
Political Challenges
In 1886, a Chinese official named Yuan Shikai tried to remove Emperor Gojong from power. Yuan Shikai wanted to make Yi Junyong the new king. However, another powerful Chinese official, Li Hongzhang, stopped this plan.
After a sad event involving Empress Myeongseong, Yi Junyong was released from a difficult situation due to Japanese influence. His grandfather, Heungseon Daewongun, suggested he go to Japan for safety. But Yi Junyong chose to stay in Korea.
Attempts to Change Government
Prince Yeongseon tried to overthrow his uncle, Emperor Gojong. However, his plan was discovered before he could act. He was put in prison for trying to change the government.
But the Emperor later gave him a special pardon. After being released, Yi Junyong traveled around Europe. He returned to Japan in January 1899. In June 1900, he was involved in another attempt to overthrow the government with Ahn Gyeong-su.
On November 27, 1907, Yi Junyong was given the rank of Major General in the Imperial Korean Army.
Family
- Father: Yi Jae-Myeon, Prince Imperial Heungchin (August 22, 1845 - September 9, 1912) (이재면 흥친왕)
- Grandfather: Yi Ha-Eung, Grand Internal Prince Heungseon (December 21, 1820 – February 22, 1898) (이하응 흥선대원군)
- Grandmother: Grand Internal Princess Consort Sunmok of the Yeoheung Min clan (February 3, 1818 - January 8, 1898) (순목대원비 민씨)
- Mother: Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hong clan (April 8, 1844 - December 19, 1887) (풍산 홍씨)
- Consorts and their Children:
- Lady Hong of the Namyang Hong clan (? - August 17, 1894) (남양 홍씨)
- Lady Kim of the Gwangsan Kim clan (June 19, 1878 - 1955) (광산 김씨)
- Jeon Sun-Hyeok (전순혁)
- Yi Jin-Wan (이진완)
See also
In Spanish: Yi Jun-yong para niños
