Yi Jeung (12 August 1427 – 16 August 1464), formally known as Prince Gyeyang (계양군), was the eight son of Sejong the Great born by Royal Noble Consort Shin.Among his father's sons, he was the most favoured, along with his young half-brother, Prince Yeongeung.[1]
| Yi Jeung 이증 | |
|---|---|
| Prince Gyeyang (계양군) | |
| Born | 12 August 1427 Kingdom of Joseon |
| Died | 16 August1464 (age 37) Kingdom of Joseon |
| Burial | |
| Consort | Princess Consort Jeongseon |
| Issue | 4 sons and 3 daughters |
| Clan | Jeonju Yi clan |
| Dynasty | House of Yi |
| Father | Sejong of Joseon |
| Mother | Royal Noble Consort Shin of the Cheongju Gim clan |
| Religion | Neo-confucianism |
Life
Yi jeung was born on 16 August 1427 as the son o King Sejongand Lady Kim, who was at that time a court lady.[2][1]
In January 1434 (the 16th year of King Sejong), he was granted the title of Gyeyang-gun.
He helped his half-brother, Grand Prince Suyang and participate in coup d'état against his nephew, King Dajong.After Sejo's accession to the throne, he was given the rank of Jwaik Gongsin (좌익공신).Right after Sejo's accession to the throne, he gained his trust and was favored by his brother.Since then, he has participated in various royal events.
His wife is Lady Han, the daughter of Han Hwak, the Councillor of Joseon, and the full sister of Queen Sohye.
Family
Parents
- Father: King Sejong of Joseon (조선 세종)(15 May 1397 – 8 April 1450)
- Paternal grandfather: King Taejong of Joseon (13 June 1367 – 8 June 1422)
- Paternal grandmother: Queen Wongyeong of the Yeoheung Min clan (원경왕후 민씨) (11 July 1365 – 10 July 1420
- Mother: Royal Noble Consort Shin of the Cheongju Kim clan (신빈 김씨) (1406 – 4 September 1464)
- Maternal grandfather: Kim Won (김원)
- Maternal grandfather: Lady Go, of the Saknyeong Go (삭녕 고씨)
Consorts and issue(s):
- Wife: Princess Consort Jeongseon, of the Cheongju Han clan (정선군부인 신빈 한씨) (12 April 1426 - 27 April 1480), Han Hwak's daughter
- Yi Ye, Prince Yeongwon (영원군 예)(1450 — 16 June 1513 ), 1st son[3]
- Yi Suk, Prince Kangyang (강양군 숙), 2rd son
- Yi Sik, Prince Burim (부림군 식)(1458 – 1489), 3rd son
- Princess Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (향주 전주 이씨), 1st daughter
- Princess Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (향주 전주 이씨), 2nd daughter[4]
- Princess Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (향주 전주 이씨), 3rd daughter
- Concubine: Unnamed[1]
- Yi Nan (방산수 이난, b.1460), 4th son
References
- 1 2 3 Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty, Annals of King Danjong, Volum 14
- ↑ 심량근. "Royal Noble Consort Shin of the Cheongju Gim clan". Academy of Korean Studies.
- ↑ He married Lady Sim of the Cheongseong Sim clan, daughter of Sim Seon (심선, 沈璿) (? - 20 September 1467). Sim Seon is a great-grandnephew of Sim On
- ↑ Married Jeong Gyeong-jo (정경조, 鄭敬祖) (1455 - July 1498), son of Jeong In-ji (정인지, 鄭麟趾) of the Hadong Jeong clan (하동 정씨, 河東 鄭氏), and his second wife, Lady Yi of the Gyeongju Yi clan (경주 이씨).They had 2 sons.