Grand Prince Jinan
Grand Prince Jinan (Korean: 진안대군; Hanja: 鎭安大君; 1354 – 15 January 1394),[1] personal name Yi Bang-u or Lee Bang-woo (Korean: 이방우; Hanja: 李芳雨), was a nobleman during the late Goryeo dynasty who become a prince of Joseon as the first son of King Taejo and Queen Sinui.
| Grand Prince Jinan 진안대군 | |
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| Born | Yi Bang-u (이방우, 李芳雨) 1354 Heungseok-ri, Yeongheung-myeon, Hwaryeong County, Hamgyeong Province, Kingdom of Goryeo |
| Died | 15 January 1394 (aged 39–40) Hamhung, Dongbok-myeon, Kingdom of Joseon |
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| Clan | Jeonju Yi clan |
| Dynasty | House of Yi |
| Father | Taejo of Joseon |
| Mother | Queen Sinui |
| Religion | Buddhism → Korean Confucianism (Neo-Confucianism) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Jinan Daegun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chinan Taegun |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | I Bangu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Pangu |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gyeonghyo / Jeongui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kyŏnghyo / Chŏngŭi |
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| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Cheongdeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'ŏngdŏk |
Biography
He became the general secretary of the last king of Goryeo dynasty. In year 1388, his father, King Taejo, overthrew Goryeo dynasty. After witnessing this incident, he went to Bogae mountain in Chelwon to retire. Later on, he went to Hamheung, which is located in present-day North Korea; there, he died at the age of 40.
In 1392, when King Taejo was giving out titles, his first son became as known as Grand Prince Jinan.
In the annals of Joseon dynasty, it describes Grand Prince Jinan as a man who liked alcoholic beverages, and states that he drank copious amount until he died. However, according to a memorial stone of Grand Prince Jinan, which was made in 1789, "Grand Prince Jinan was an exemplary son to his parent, who took good care of his brother and sisters. When he grew older, he minded in literature and practiced humble life style and did not fancy wealth nor authority.”
Family
- Father: King Taejo of Joseon (조선 태조) (27 October 1335 – 18 June 1408)
- Grandfather: King Hwanjo of Joseon (조선 환조) (1315 – 1 January 1361)
- Grandmother: Queen Uihye of the Yeongheung Choe clan (의혜왕후 최씨)
- Mother: Queen Sinui of the Cheongju Han clan (신의왕후 한씨) (September 1337 – 21 October 1391)
- Grandfather: Han Gyeong (한경)
- Grandmother: Lady Shin of the Saknyeong Shin clan (삭녕 신씨)
Consorts and their respective issue(s):
- Lady Ji of the Chungju Ji clan (충주 지씨)[2][3]
- Lady Wang of the Haeju Wang clan (해주 왕씨)
In popular culture
- Portrayed by Tae Min-yeong in the 1983 KBS TV series Foundation of the Kingdom.
- Portrayed by Jeon In-taek in the 1983 MBC TV series The King of Chudong Palace.
- Portrayed by Im Jeong-ha in the 1996–1998 KBS TV series Tears of the Dragon.
- Portrayed by Jeong Chan-hu in the 2012–2013 SBS TV series The Great Seer.
- Portrayed by Kang In-ki in the 2014 KBS1 TV series Jeong Do-jeon.
- Portrayed by Lee Seung-hyo in the 2015–2016 SBS TV series Six Flying Dragons.
References
- In Lunar calendar, he died on 13 December 1393.
- A daughter of Ji Yun (지윤). Her other sisters become the secondary wives of her brother-in-law, King Jeongjong of Joseon: Royal Consort Noble Seong (성빈) and Royal Consort Sug-ui (숙의).
- Also known as Grand Lady Ji of the Samhan State (삼한국대부인 지씨).
- Also known by her titles "Princess of Hansan Commandery" (한산군주) and "Princess of Yeongdong County" (영동현주).
- Married Yi Suk-myo (이숙묘), from the Hansan Yi clan (한산 이씨); the son of Yi Jong-hak (이종학) and grandson of Yi Saek (이색). They had 2 sons, Yi Won-jeung (이원증) & Yi Hyeong-jeung (이형증).
- Married Lady Wang of the Kaeseong Wang clan (개성 왕씨); the daughter of Wang U, Prince Jeongyang (정양군 왕우). They had issue (1 daughter).
- Married Ahn Jong-ryeom (안종렴, from the Sunheung Ahn clan (순흥 안씨); the son of Ahn Won (안원). They had one son named Ahn Suk (안숙).
- The information in this article is based on that in its Korean equivalent.