Grand Prince Imyeong
Yi Gu (이구 임영대군; 6 January 1420 – 21 January 1469),[1] formally known as Grand Prince Imyeong, was an imperial prince of the Joseon Dynasty.He was the fourth son of King Sejong . His brother were King Munjong pf Joseon and King Sejo of Joseon.
| Yi Gu 이구 李璆 | |
|---|---|
| Grand Prince Imyeong | |
| Born | 6 January 1420 Kingdom of Joseon |
| Died | 21 January 1469 Kingdom of Joseon |
| Spouse | Royal Pincess Consort Nam,
Grand Princess Consort Choi, Grand Princess Consort Ahn |
| Issue | 9 sons and 7 daughters |
| House | House of Jeonju Yi |
| Father | Sejong the Great |
| Mother | Queen Soheon of the Cheongsong Sim clan |
| Religion | Confucianism |
Life
He was born as the son of King Sejong the great and his wife, Queen Soheon.Like hi second older brother, Prince Suyang , he was proficient in martial arts, but he also created a scandal due to sexual scandals with court ladies and maids of the palace. During the Gyeyujeong Rebellion , when Prince Suyang fought for the throne with his nephew,Yi Gu supported and helped Prince Suyang.Prince Imyeong greatly assisted Prince Suyang and contributed to the enthronement of Daegun Suyang as King Sejo.
From an early age, he was proud and kept a filial attitude to his parents and brothers.When he was a child, he was praised for being sincere .His father, King Sejong was very fond of him.
He married Royal Princess Consort Nambut his family life was unhappy. Lady Nam, after a month of marriage, divorced from her husband.
At age 20, he became Yeonguijeong
He was burried in Gyeonggi-do Uiwang-si.[2]
Family
Parents
- Father: Sejong the Great of Joseon (세종대왕, 15 May 1397 – 8 April 1450)
- Mother: Queen Soheon of the Cheongsong Sim clan (12 October 1395 – 19 April 1446) (소헌왕후 심씨)
- Sister: Princess Jeongso (1412 – 1424) (정소공주)
- Brother: Yi Hyang, King Munjong (15 November 1414 – 1 June 1452) (왕세자 향)
- Sister: Princess Jeongui (1415 – 11 February 1477) (정의공주), second daughter
- Brother: Yi Yu, King Sejo (2 November 1417 – 23 September 1468) (이유 수양대군)
- Brother: Yi Yong, Grand Prince Anpyeong (18 October 1418 – 18 November 1453) (이용 안평대군)
- Brother: Yi Yeo, Grand Prince Gwangpyeong (2 May 1425 – 7 December 1444) (이여 광평대군)
- Brother: Yi Yu, Grand Prince Geumseong (5 May 1426 – 7 November 1457) (이유 금성대군)
- Brother: Yi Im, Grand Prince Pyeongwon (18 November 1427 – 16 January 1445) (이임 평원대군)
- Brother: Yi Yeom, Grand Prince Yeongeung (23 May 1434 – 2 February 1467) (이염 영응대군)
Consort and issues:
- Royal Princess Consort Nam, of the Uiryeong Nam clan (군부인 의령 남씨), daughter of Nam Ji (남지 )
- Grand Princess Consort Jean, of the Jeonju Choi clan (제안부부인 전주최씨)
- Grand Princess Consort Ahn, of the Andong Ahn clan (부부인 안동 안씨)
- Son: Prince Yeongyang (영양군함)
- Son: Dangye Bujeong (단계부정)[5]
- Son: Prince Yunsan (윤산군)
- Son: Prince Okcheon (옥천군)
- Daughter: Princesa Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주이씨)
- Daughter: Princesa Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주이씨)
- Daughter: Princesa Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주이씨)
- Daughter: Princesa Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주이씨)
- Lady Geumgangmae (첩 금강매)
References
- in the lunar calendar
- "Cemetery of Grand Prince Imyeong".
- He married Princess Consort Pungcheon of the Jinju Kang clan (풍천군부인 진주강씨) and had one son.
- He married Ahn Ugeon (안우건) and had an adopted son.
- He married Lady Eom of the Hyein Eom clan (혜인엄씨 ) and had 5 children. ( 3 sons and 2 daughters)
- Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. Veritable Records of Sejong.
- Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. Veritable Records of Sejo.
- Doosan Encyclopedia. "임영대군". Naver.