Prince Yeongyang

Not to be confused with Yeongyang County.
In this Korean name, the family name is Yi.
Prince Yeongyang
Prince of Joseon
Reign?–1561
PredecessorPrince Geumwon
SuccessorPrince Deokyang
BornYi Geo
29 May 1521
Joseon
Died6 September 1561 (aged 40)
Joseon
Burial
Injwawon, Hurok Village, Sasi-ri, Jangdo-myeon, Jangdan-gun, Gyeonggi Province
SpouseAn Bang-hyang, Princess Consort Gyeongyang of the Sunheung An clan
IssueYi Su-jeon (adopted)
HouseHouse of Yi
FatherJungjong of Joseon
MotherRoyal Noble Consort Chang of the Ansan An clan
Korean name
Hangul
이거
Hanja
李岠
RRI Geo
MRI Kŏ
Royal title
Hangul
영양군
Hanja
永陽君
RRYeongyanggun
MRYŏngyanggun
Courtesy name
Hangul
탁보
Hanja
卓甫
RRTakbo
MRT'akpo
Posthumous name
Hangul
성도
Hanja
成悼
RRSeongdo
MRSŏngdo

Prince Yeongyang (Korean: 영양군; Hanja: 永陽君; 29 May 1521 – 6 September 1561[a]), personal name Yi Geo (이거; 李岠) was a Royal Prince of the Joseon period as the 4th son of Yi Yeok, King Jungjong, from Royal Noble Consort Chang.[1] He was the paternal uncle of the 14th monarch, Yi Yeon, King Seonjo. He was said to be gentle and humble. He was the founder of "Cadet branch of Prince Yeongyang of the Jeonju Yi clan" (전주이씨 영양군파).[2]

According to Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty, it was recorded that he and his half older-sister, Princess Uihye decorated their private manor (close with Princess Hyojeong's manor) in a lavish manner and got criticized for it.[3][4]

Biography

Marriage and life

He later married the third daughter of An Se-hyeong (안세형) who served as the Left Chanseong of Joseon State Council (의정부 좌찬성; 議政府 左贊成). His wife was royally titled as Princess Consort Gyeongyang of the Sunheung Ahn clan (경양군부인 순흥 안씨).[5]

However, since the two had no issue, they adopted Yi Su-jeon (이수전), a Heungnyeong Deputy Chief (흥녕부정; 興寧副正).[6] Su-jeon was the biological son of Yi Seok-su (이석수) and the grandson of Yi Jong, Prince Musan (이종 무산군), who was the 12th son of Seongjong of Joseon. Biologically, Yi Su-jeon was a first cousin once removed of Prince Yeoyang as the latter was a grandson of King Seongjong. Since Su-jeon became Geo's son, he was given the royal title of "Prince Heungnyeong" (흥녕군).

Prince Yeongyang later died on 6 September 1561 at 40 years old during his younger half-brother’s, King Myeongjong, 16th year of reign and received his royal posthumous titles.

Tomb

His tomb was firstly located at Dongjak-ri, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province (now Dongjak-ri, Dongjak District, Seoul), right from his mother, but was moved to Injwawon (인좌원; 寅坐原), Hurok Village, Sasi-ri, Jangdo-myeon, Jangdan-gun, Gyeonggi Province on 26 February 1581 along with his wife, then his tombstone was erected in 1941 after the Korean Empire and South Korea was established.[7]

His inscription was written by two different people: firstly, by Min Gyeong-sik (민경식; 閔景植) whom graduated in Hongmungwan University (홍문관대제학) and became the 2nd rank military officer of Hanseong-bu (한성부판윤; 漢城府判尹) and secondly, by Yi Beom-seok (이범석; 李範錫) who was graduated in Hongmungwan University too.

Ancestry and family

Ancestors

  • Father - Yi Yeok, King Jungjong of Joseon (조선 중종; 16 April 1488 – 29 November 1544)
  • Mother - Royal Noble Consort Chang of the Ansan Ahn clan (창빈 안씨; 11 September 1499 – 17 November 1549)
  • Siblings
    • Younger brother - Yi Su (이수; 1525–1526)
    • Younger sister - Yi Seon-hwan, Princess Jeongsin (정신옹주 이선환; 1526–1552)
    • Younger brother - Yi Cho, Grand Internal Prince Deokheung (덕흥대원군 이초; 2 April 1530 – 14 June 1559)
  • Consort
    • Ahn Bang-hyang (안방향, 安芳香), Princess Consort Gyeongyang of the Sunheung Ahn clan (경양군부인 순흥 안씨; 10 August 1522 – 25 July 1594); third daughter of Ahn Se-hyeong (안세형; 1486–?)
  • Issue
    • Adoptive son - Yi Su-jeon, Prince Heungnyeong (흥녕군 관직 부정 가덕 이수전; 14 December 1554 – 19 November 1605); second son of Yi Seok-su (이석수; 1524–1598)

Notes

  1. ^ In the Korean calendar (lunar), he was born on 24th days 4th months 1521 and died on 27th day 7th month 1561.

References

  1. ^ Ji, Doo-hwan (2001). 중종 대왕 과 친인척: 중종 후궁. 3 [King Joongjong the Great and relatives: Joongjong royal concubine. 3] (in Korean). University of California: Historical Culture. pp. 271, 597. ISBN 9788988096116.
  2. ^ 영양군파 항렬자일람. Jeonju Yi Official Site (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  3. ^ 집의 양연이 국가에서 쓰는 물건을 사들이는 폐단과 비용을 줄일 것을 아뢰다. Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  4. ^ 영양군과 의혜 공주가 사저를 화려하게 꾸미다. Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  5. ^ 이조 참의 홍춘경이 지은 대행 대왕의 지문. Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  6. ^ 안 소용을 빈으로 추봉하고 정세호를 영의정으로 추증하다. Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  7. ^ 경기도 기념물 안탄대선생묘 (安坦大先生墓). 문화재청 국가문화유산포털 (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2021.
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