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Yi Sun-sin

16th-century Korean naval commander

This article is about the Korean admiral born in 1545. For other uses, see Yi Sun-sin (disambiguation).

In this Korean name, the family name is Yi.

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Yi Sun-sin

Text reads "忠武公李舜臣像" (Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin Sang; "Portrait of Yi Sun-sin, Lord of Loyal Valor")

BornApril 28, 1545
Euljiro-dong, Hanseong, Joseon
DiedDecember 16, 1598(1598-12-16) (aged 53)
Namhae Island, Gyeongsang Province, Joseon
Buried

Tomb of Yi Sun-sin

AllegianceJoseon
Service / branchJoseon Navy
RankCommander of the Three Provinces
Battles / warsJapanese invasions of Korea (1592–98)
Spouse(s)Lady Bang
Lady Oh
Lady Buandaek
Children
  • legitimate: 3 sons, 1 daughter
  • illegitimate: 2 sons, 2 daughters
Hangul

이순신

Hanja

李舜臣

Revised RomanizationI Sunsin
McCune–ReischauerI Sunsin
Hangul

기계, 덕암

Hanja

器溪, 德巖

Revised RomanizationGigye, Deogam
McCune–ReischauerKigye, Tŏgam
Hangul

여해

Hanja

汝諧

Revised RomanizationYeohae
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The Story of Admiral Yi sunshin

  • Chungmugong Yi Sunshin

    During the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion) in the Joseon Dynasty, the famous admiral and military general Chungmugong Yi Sunshin, who made glorious contributions to defeating the Japanese navy, achieved victories in the battles such as Okpo, Hansan Island, Myeongnyang, and Noryang, etc.

    Personal Information

    Clan Name
    Deoksu (德水)
    Birth Name
    Sunshin (純臣)
    Courtesy Name
    Yeohae (汝諧)
    Postthumuous Name
    Chungmu (忠武)
    Birthplace
    Geoncheon-dong, Hanyang (present-day Inhyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul)
    Date of Birth
    Mar. 8, 1545 (Lunar calendar)/Apr. 28 (Solar calendar) – Nov. 19 1598
    Personality
    Prudent and upright
    Hobby
    Diary writing
    Talent
    Archery, martial arts, horseback riding
    Favorite Foods
    Fermented Soybean Paste Soup, Eoyuggagsaegganlab (a type of pan-fried pancake made from beef intestines and fish), Soy Sauce Kimchi, Salted Anchovies
    Major Achievement
    Defended the country during the Imjin War(Japanese Invasion), and designed the Turtle Ship, the flagship of the Joseon Navy
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    Early life of Yi Sun-Shin

    Yi was born in Geoncheon-dong Street (건천동; 乾川洞), Hanseong (then capital, present-day Inhyeon-dong, Jung-gu District, Seoul) but spent his adolescence and early adulthood period before passing the military examination in Asan where his mother's relatives lived and where now a shrine to him stands.

    His family was part of the Korean Deoksu Yi clan. His grandfather Yi Baeg-nok (이백록; 李百祿) retired from politics when neo-Confucian reformer Jo Gwang-jo was executed in the Third Literati Purge of 1519 and moved to a village near where Jo was buried. Yi Sun-sin's father Yi Jeong (이정, 李貞) was likewise disillusioned with politics and did not enter government service as expected of a yangban (noble) family. However, popular belief that Yi Sun-sin had difficult childhood because of his family's connection with Jo Gwang-jo is not true.

    One of the most important events of his early life was when Yi met and became friends with Ryu Seong-ryong (류성룡; 柳成龍; 1542–1607), a prominent scholar who held the key official position of Dochaechalsa (도체찰사; 都體察使), and was in command o

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