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{{Short description|Prince of Korea from 1845 to 1910}}
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| name =Yi Jae-myeon<br>이재면
| title =Prince Imperial Heung<br>흥친왕
| name =Yi Jae-myeon<br />이재면
| title =Prince Imperial Heung<br />흥친왕
| image =Heungchin 02.jpg
| image =Heungchin 02.jpg
| caption = Prince Imperial of Korean Empire
| caption = Prince Imperial of Korean Empire
| succession= Prince Wanheung of Korea
| succession= Prince Wanheung of Korea
| reign = 1900 - 1910
| reign = 1900–1910
| successor=None
| successor=None
| coronation =
| coronation =
| predecessor =None
| predecessor =None
| spouse =Lady Hong of Pungsan Hong clan <br>Lady Lee of the Yeoju Lee clan
| spouse =Lady Hong of Pungsan Hong clan <br />Lady Lee of the Yeoju Lee clan
| issue =[[Yi Jun-yong|Prince Yeongseon]]
| issue =[[Yi Jun-yong|Prince Yeongseon]]
| royal house =[[House of Yi]]
| royal house =[[House of Yi]]
| father =[[Heungseon Daewongun|Grand Internal Prince Heungseon]]
| father =[[Heungseon Daewongun|Grand Internal Prince Heungseon]]
| mother = [[Sunmok Budaebuin|Grand Internal Princess Consort Sunmok of the Yeoheung Min clan]]
| mother = [[Sunmok Budaebuin|Grand Internal Princess Consort Sunmok of the Yeoheung Min clan]]
|succession1=Prince Imperial Heung of Korea|reign1=15 October 1910 - 29 August 1910|predecessor1=None|successor1=None|succession2=Duke Yi of Korea<br>1st generation of Yi Hui line|reign2=29 August 1910 - 1912|predecessor2=None|successor2=[[Yi Jun-yong|Yi Jun]]| birth_date = 22 August 1845
|succession1=Prince Imperial Heung of Korea
|reign1=15 October 1910 29 August 1910
|predecessor1=None
|successor1=None
|succession2=Duke Yi of Korea<br />1st generation of Yi Hui line
|reign2=29 August 1910 1912
|predecessor2=None
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| birth_date = 22 August 1845
| birth_place =[[Unhyeon Palace]], [[Joseon|Kingdom of Joseon]]
| birth_place =[[Unhyeon Palace]], [[Joseon]]
| death_date ={{d-da|9 September 1912|22 August 1845}}
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| death_place =[[Unhyeon Palace]], [[Korea under Japanese rule|Korea]]
| death_place =[[Unhyeon Palace]], [[Korea under Japanese rule|Korea, Empire of Japan]]
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| rr=Heung Chinwang (or Wanheung Gun)
| mr=Hǔng Ch'inwang (or Wanhǔng Kun)
| hangulborn=이재면
| hanjaborn=李載冕
| rrborn=I Jae-myon
| mrborn=Yi Chae-Myŏn
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'''Prince Imperial Heung''' ({{Korean|hangul=흥친왕 |hanja=興親王}}, 22 August 1845 - 9 September 1912) was a prince of the [[Joseon]] dynasty and of the [[Korean Empire]]. He was the son of [[Heungseon Daewongun]] and the elder brother of Emperor [[Gojong of Korea]]. By birth, his original name was Yi Jae-myon ({{Korean|labels=no |hangul=이재면 |hanja=李載冕}}) and the [[art name]] was U-seok ({{Korean|labels=no |hangul=우석 |hanja=又石}}); after he acquired the "Prince Imperial" title, his name was changed to Yi Hui ({{Korean|labels=no |hangul=이희 |hanja=李熹}}) on 25 August 1910.<ref>{{cite web |title=흥친왕의 이름을 희로 고치도록 하다 |url=http://sillok.history.go.kr/id/wzb_10308024_001 |website=[[Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty]] (29 August 1910)|accessdate=21 July 2020}}</ref> Five days later, the [[Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910]] became effective, Yi Hui lost the imperial title and received a title "Duke Yi Hui" ({{Korean|labels=no |hangul=이희공 |hanja=李熹公}}) instead.<ref>{{cite web |title=대일본 천황이 조서를 내리다 |url=http://sillok.history.go.kr/id/wzc_10308029_001 |website=Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (29 August 1910)|accessdate=21 July 2020}}</ref>
'''Prince Imperial Heung''' ({{Korean|hangul=흥친왕 |hanja=興親王}}, 22 August 1845 9 September 1912) was a prince of the [[Joseon]] dynasty and of the [[Korean Empire]]. He was the son of [[Heungseon Daewongun]] and the elder brother of Emperor [[Gojong of Korea]]. By birth, his original name was Yi Jae-myeon ({{Korean|labels=no |hangul=이재면 |hanja=李載冕}}) and the [[art name]] was U-seok ({{Korean|labels=no |hangul=우석 |hanja=又石}}); after he acquired the "Prince Imperial" title, his name was changed to Yi Hui ({{Korean|labels=no |hangul=이희 |hanja=李熹}}) on 25 August 1910.<ref>{{cite web |title=흥친왕의 이름을 희로 고치도록 하다 |url=http://sillok.history.go.kr/id/wzb_10308024_001 |website=[[Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty]] (29 August 1910)|accessdate=21 July 2020}}</ref> Five days later, the [[Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910]] became effective, Yi Hui lost the imperial title and received a title "Duke Yi Hui" ({{Korean|labels=no |hangul=이희공 |hanja=李熹公}}) instead.<ref>{{cite web |title=대일본 천황이 조서를 내리다 |url=http://sillok.history.go.kr/id/wzc_10308029_001 |website=Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (29 August 1910)|accessdate=21 July 2020}}</ref>


==Family==
== Biography ==
Prince Imperial Heung was born in 1845, as the son of [[Heungseon Daewongun|Prince Heungseon]], who was a member of the ruling family but had no authority.


In 1864, he passed the literary examination of the [[Gwageo]]. He was an official under [[Heungseon Daewongun|his father]]'s regency. He visited his father when he was locked in China.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=이재면(李載冕)|url=https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0045730 |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=[[Encyclopedia of Korean Culture]]}}</ref> After [[Gojong of Korea|his younger brother]] got the power, and [[Kim Hong-jip]] was appointed as the chancellor, Yi was appointed as Minister of [[Gungnaebu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=조선왕조실록 |url=http://sillok.history.go.kr/id/kza_13107015_001 |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=[[Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty]]}}</ref>
*Father: [[Heungseon Daewongun|Yi Ha-Eung, Grand Internal Prince Heungseon]] (21 December 1820 – 22 February 1898) (이하응 흥선대원군)

**Grandfather: Yi Gu, Prince Namyeon (22 August 1788 - 19 March 1836) (이구 남연군)
In May 1900, Yi became Prince Wanhung. He got [[Order of the Plum Blossom]] and [[Order of the Auspicious Stars]] in 1907, after the abdication of Gojong and coronation of [[Sunjong of Korea]]. In November 1907, Yi was appointed as Lieutenant General. He was later sent to Japan as a diplomat and got 1st class of [[Order of the Paulownia Flowers]]. In 1909, Yi got [[Order of the Golden Ruler]]. He helped the annexation of Korea from June 1910. On 15 August 1910, Yi became Prince Imperial Heung. He signed the [[Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910]], which annexed Korea. He was ennobled as Duke Yi Hui after the annexation. He got 830,000 Won for the annexation of Korea and decoration for the annexation of Korea. His title was inherited to [[Yi Jun-yong]].<ref name=":0" />
**Grandmother: Princess Consort Min of the Yeoheung Min clan (26 June 1788 - 1831) (군부인 여흥민씨)

*Mother: [[Sunmok Budaebuin|Grand Internal Princess Consort Sunmok of the Yeoheung Min clan]] (3 February 1818 - 8 January 1898) (순목대원비 민씨)
==Family==
**Maternal Grandfather: Min Chi-Gu (1795 - 14 December 1874) (민치구)
*Father: [[Heungseon Daewongun|Yi Ha-Eung, Grand Internal Prince Heungseon]] ({{Korean|hangul=이하응 흥선대원군|labels=no}}; 21 December 1820 – 22 February 1898)
**Maternal Grandmother: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (? - 17 November 1873) (전주 이씨)
**Grandfather: Yi Gu, Prince Namyeon ({{Korean|hangul=이구 남연군|labels=no}}; 22 August 1788 – 19 March 1836)
* Brothers
**Grandmother: Princess Consort Min of the Yeoheung Min clan ({{Korean|hangul=군부인 여흥민씨|labels=no}}; 26 June 1788 – 1831)
** Older half-brother: [[Prince Imperial Waneun|Yi Jae-seon, Prince Waneun]] (완은군 이재선) (1 August 1842 - 28 October 1881)
*Mother: [[Sunmok Budaebuin|Grand Internal Princess Consort Sunmok of the Yeoheung Min clan]] ({{Korean|hangul=순목대원비 민씨|labels=no}}; 3 February 1818 – 8 January 1898)
** Younger brother: [[Gojong of Korea|King Gojong]] (고종) (8 September 1852 - 21 January 1919)
**Grandfather: Min Chi-Gu ({{Korean|hangul=민치구|labels=no}}; 1795 – 14 December 1874)
*** Sister-in-law: [[Empress Myeongseong|Empress Myeongseong of the Yeoheung Min clan]] (명성태황후 민씨) (17 November 1851 - 8 October 1895)
**Grandmother: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan ({{Korean|hangul=전주 이씨|labels=no}}; 1797 – 17 November 1873)
**** Nephew: [[Sunjong of Korea|Emperor Sunjong]] (순종 효황제) (25 March 1874 - 25 April 1926)
* Sibling(s)
***** Niece-in-law: [[Empress Sunmyeong|Empress Sunmyeong of the Yeoheung Min clan]] (순명효황후 민씨) (20 November 1972 - 5 November 1904)
** Younger sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan ({{Korean|hangul=이씨|hanja=李氏|labels=no}}; 1848–1869)
***** Niece-in-law: [[Empress Sunjeong|Empress Sunjeong of the Hapyeong Yun clan]] (순정효황후 윤씨) (19 September 1894 - 3 February 1966)
*** Brother-in-law: Jo Gyeong-ho ({{Korean|hangul=조경호|hanja=趙慶鎬|labels=no}}) of the [[Imcheon Jo clan]] (1839–1914)
* Sisters
** Younger brother: [[Gojong of Korea|King Gojong]] ({{Korean|hangul=고종|labels=no}}; 8 September 1852 – 21 January 1919)
** Younger sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (이씨, 李氏) (? - 1869)
*** Sister-in-law: [[Empress Myeongseong|Empress Myeongseong of the Yeoheung Min clan]] ({{Korean|hangul=명성태황후 민씨|labels=no}}; 17 November 1851 – 8 October 1895)
*** Brother-in-law: Jo Gyeong-ho (조경호, 趙慶鎬) of the [[Imcheon Jo clan]] (1839 - 1914)
**** Nephew: [[Sunjong of Korea|Emperor Sunjong]] ({{Korean|hangul=순종 효황제|labels=no}}; 25 March 1874 – 25 April 1926)
** Younger sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (이씨, 李氏) (? - 1899)
** Younger sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan ({{Korean|hangul=이씨|hanja=李氏|labels=no}}; 1854–?)
*** Brother-in-law: Jo Jeong-gu (조정구, 趙鼎九) of the Pungyang Jo clan (1860 - 1926)
*** Brother-in-law: Yi Yun-yong (이윤용; 李允用) of the Ubong Yi clan (1855 – 8 September 1939){{efn|He was the adoptive older brother to [[Lee Wan-yong|Yi Wan-yong]], who is known for signing Korea’s annexation to Japan}}
** Younger half-sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (이씨) (? - 1869)
** Younger sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan ({{Korean|hangul=이씨|hanja=李氏|labels=no}}; 1863–1899)
*** Brother-in-law: Yi Yoon-yong (이윤용, 李允用) (1854 - 8 September 1939)
*** Brother-in-law: Jo Jeong-gu ({{Korean|hangul=조정구|hanja=趙鼎九|labels=no}}) of the [[Pungyang Jo clan]] (1862–1926)
*Consorts and their Respective Issue(s):
*Consorts and their Respective Issue(s):
#Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hong clan (8 April 1844 - 19 December 1887) (풍산 홍씨)
#Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hong clan ({{Korean|hangul=풍산 홍씨|labels=no}}; 8 April 1844 19 December 1887)
##[[Yi Jun-yong|Yi Jun-Yong, Prince Yeongseon]] (23 July 1870 - 22 March 1917) (이준용 영선군)
##[[Yi Jun-yong|Yi Jun-Yong, Prince Yeongseon]] ({{Korean|hangul=이준용 영선군|labels=no}}; 23 July 1870 22 March 1917)
##Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (1874–?)
##Yi Mun-Yong (4 September 1882 - 8 October 1901) (이문용)
##Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (1875 – 21 August 1924)
##Unnamed daughter
##Yi Mun-Yong ({{Korean|hangul=이문용|labels=no}}; 4 September 1882 – 8 October 1901)
##Unnamed daughter (? - 21 August 1924)
#Princess Imperial Heung of the Yeoju Lee clan (7 June 1883 - 8 January 1978) (흥친왕비 여주 이씨, 驪州 李氏)
#Princess Imperial Heung of the Yeoju Lee clan ({{Korean|hangul=흥친왕비 여주 이씨|hanja=驪州 李氏|labels=no}}; 7 June 1883 8 January 1978)
# Lady Joo of the [[Sinan Joo clan]] (신안 주씨)
##Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (1900–?)
# Lady Joo of the [[Sinan Joo clan]] ({{Korean|hangul=신안 주씨|labels=no}})
##Unnamed daughter


==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
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== Popular culture ==
== Popular culture ==
* Portrayed by Han Beom-hee in the 2001-2002 [[KBS2]] TV series ''[[Empress Myeongseong (TV series)|Empress Myeongseong]]''.
* Portrayed by Han Beom-hee in the 2001–2002 [[KBS2]] TV series ''[[Empress Myeongseong (TV series)|Empress Myeongseong]]''.

== References ==
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| hangul=흥친왕 (or 완흥군)
| hanja=興親王 (or 完興君)
| rr=Heung Chinwang (or Wanheung Gun)
| mr=Hǔng Ch'inwang (or Wanhǔng Kun)
| hangulborn=이재면
| hanjaborn=李載冕
| rrborn=I Jae-myon
| mrborn=Yi Chae-Myŏn
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| tablewidth=260
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==External links==
* [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/06/142_25829.html "Essays Trace US, Japan Roles in Joseon's Downfall" ''Korea Times'', June 13, 2008]


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[List of Korea-related topics]]
* [[History of Korea]]
* [[History of Korea]]
* [[Rulers of Korea]]
* [[Rulers of Korea]]
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* [[Emperor Sunjong of the Korean Empire|Emperor Sunjong]]
* [[Emperor Sunjong of the Korean Empire|Emperor Sunjong]]
}}
}}

{{King Yi of Korea}}
== Notes ==
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== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/06/142_25829.html "Essays Trace US, Japan Roles in Joseon's Downfall" ''Korea Times'', June 13, 2008]

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Revision as of 17:59, 18 July 2024

Yi Jae-myeon
이재면
Prince Imperial Heung
흥친왕
Prince Imperial of Korean Empire
Prince Wanheung of Korea
Reign1900–1910
PredecessorNone
SuccessorNone
Prince Imperial Heung of Korea
Reign15 October 1910 – 29 August 1910
PredecessorNone
SuccessorNone
Duke Yi of Korea
1st generation of Yi Hui line
Reign29 August 1910 – 1912
PredecessorNone
SuccessorYi Jun
Born22 August 1845
Unhyeon Palace, Joseon
Died9 September 1912 (1912-09-10) (aged 67)
Unhyeon Palace, Korea, Empire of Japan
Burial
Heungwon (흥원; 興園)
SpouseLady Hong of Pungsan Hong clan
Lady Lee of the Yeoju Lee clan
IssuePrince Yeongseon
HouseHouse of Yi
FatherGrand Internal Prince Heungseon
MotherGrand Internal Princess Consort Sunmok of the Yeoheung Min clan
Korean name
Hangul
흥친왕 (or 완흥군)
Hanja
興親王 (or 完興君)
Revised RomanizationHeung Chinwang (or Wanheung Gun)
McCune–ReischauerHǔng Ch'inwang (or Wanhǔng Kun)
Birth name
Hangul
이재면
Hanja
李載冕
Revised RomanizationI Jae-myon
McCune–ReischauerYi Chae-Myŏn

Prince Imperial Heung (Korean흥친왕; Hanja興親王, 22 August 1845 – 9 September 1912) was a prince of the Joseon dynasty and of the Korean Empire. He was the son of Heungseon Daewongun and the elder brother of Emperor Gojong of Korea. By birth, his original name was Yi Jae-myeon (이재면; 李載冕) and the art name was U-seok (우석; 又石); after he acquired the "Prince Imperial" title, his name was changed to Yi Hui (이희; 李熹) on 25 August 1910.[1] Five days later, the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910 became effective, Yi Hui lost the imperial title and received a title "Duke Yi Hui" (이희공; 李熹公) instead.[2]

Biography

Prince Imperial Heung was born in 1845, as the son of Prince Heungseon, who was a member of the ruling family but had no authority.

In 1864, he passed the literary examination of the Gwageo. He was an official under his father's regency. He visited his father when he was locked in China.[3] After his younger brother got the power, and Kim Hong-jip was appointed as the chancellor, Yi was appointed as Minister of Gungnaebu.[4]

In May 1900, Yi became Prince Wanhung. He got Order of the Plum Blossom and Order of the Auspicious Stars in 1907, after the abdication of Gojong and coronation of Sunjong of Korea. In November 1907, Yi was appointed as Lieutenant General. He was later sent to Japan as a diplomat and got 1st class of Order of the Paulownia Flowers. In 1909, Yi got Order of the Golden Ruler. He helped the annexation of Korea from June 1910. On 15 August 1910, Yi became Prince Imperial Heung. He signed the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, which annexed Korea. He was ennobled as Duke Yi Hui after the annexation. He got 830,000 Won for the annexation of Korea and decoration for the annexation of Korea. His title was inherited to Yi Jun-yong.[3]

Family

  • Father: Yi Ha-Eung, Grand Internal Prince Heungseon (이하응 흥선대원군; 21 December 1820 – 22 February 1898)
    • Grandfather: Yi Gu, Prince Namyeon (이구 남연군; 22 August 1788 – 19 March 1836)
    • Grandmother: Princess Consort Min of the Yeoheung Min clan (군부인 여흥민씨; 26 June 1788 – 1831)
  • Mother: Grand Internal Princess Consort Sunmok of the Yeoheung Min clan (순목대원비 민씨; 3 February 1818 – 8 January 1898)
    • Grandfather: Min Chi-Gu (민치구; 1795 – 14 December 1874)
    • Grandmother: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주 이씨; 1797 – 17 November 1873)
  • Sibling(s)
    • Younger sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (이씨; 李氏; 1848–1869)
      • Brother-in-law: Jo Gyeong-ho (조경호; 趙慶鎬) of the Imcheon Jo clan (1839–1914)
    • Younger brother: King Gojong (고종; 8 September 1852 – 21 January 1919)
    • Younger sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (이씨; 李氏; 1854–?)
      • Brother-in-law: Yi Yun-yong (이윤용; 李允用) of the Ubong Yi clan (1855 – 8 September 1939)[a]
    • Younger sister: Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (이씨; 李氏; 1863–1899)
      • Brother-in-law: Jo Jeong-gu (조정구; 趙鼎九) of the Pungyang Jo clan (1862–1926)
  • Consorts and their Respective Issue(s):
  1. Lady Hong of the Pungsan Hong clan (풍산 홍씨; 8 April 1844 – 19 December 1887)
    1. Yi Jun-Yong, Prince Yeongseon (이준용 영선군; 23 July 1870 – 22 March 1917)
    2. Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (1874–?)
    3. Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (1875 – 21 August 1924)
    4. Yi Mun-Yong (이문용; 4 September 1882 – 8 October 1901)
  2. Princess Imperial Heung of the Yeoju Lee clan (흥친왕비 여주 이씨; 驪州 李氏; 7 June 1883 – 8 January 1978)
    1. Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (1900–?)
  3. Lady Joo of the Sinan Joo clan (신안 주씨)

Ancestry

See also

Notes

  1. ^ He was the adoptive older brother to Yi Wan-yong, who is known for signing Korea’s annexation to Japan

References

  1. ^ "흥친왕의 이름을 희로 고치도록 하다". Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (29 August 1910). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  2. ^ "대일본 천황이 조서를 내리다". Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty (29 August 1910). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b "이재면(李載冕)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  4. ^ "조선왕조실록". Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. Retrieved 2022-05-05.