Grand Prince Jinan

Grand Prince Jinan
진안대군
BornYi Bang-u (이방우, 李芳雨)
1354
Heungseok-ri, Yeongheung-myeon, Hwaryeong County, Hamgyeong Province, Goryeo
Died15 January 1394(1394-01-15) (aged 39–40)
Hamhung, Dongbok-myeon, Joseon
Spouse(s)
ClanJeonju Yi clan
DynastyHouse of Yi
FatherTaejo of Joseon
MotherQueen Sinui
ReligionBuddhismKorean Confucianism (Neo-Confucianism)
Korean name
Hangul
진안대군
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJinan Daegun
McCune–ReischauerChinan Taegun
Birth name
Hangul
이방우
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Bangu
McCune–ReischauerYi Pangu
Posthumous name
Hangul
경효 / 정의
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGyeonghyo / Jeongui
McCune–ReischauerKyŏnghyo / Chŏngŭi
Art name
Hangul
청덕
Hanja
Revised RomanizationCheongdeok
McCune–ReischauerCh'ŏngdŏk

Grand Prince Jinan (Korean진안대군; Hanja鎭安大君; 1354 – 15 January 1394), personal name Yi Bang-u or Lee Bang-woo (이방우; 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.

Biography[edit]

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[edit]

Consorts and their respective issue(s):

  1. Lady Ji of the Chungju Ji clan (충주 지씨)
    1. Yi Bok-geun, Prince Bongnyeong (봉녕군 이복근; ? – 3 November 1421), first son
    2. Princess Gyeonghye (경혜옹주), first daughter
  2. Lady Wang of the Haeju Wang clan (해주 왕씨)
    1. Yi Deok-geun, Prince Sunnyeong (순녕군 이덕근; ? – 25 April 1412), second son
    2. Second daughter

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