Grand Prince Chinan


Grand Prince Chinan, personal name Yi Pangu, 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

He became the general secretary of the last king of Goryeo dynasty. In year 1388, his father, Yi Sŏnggye, overthrew the Goryeo dynasty. After witnessing this incident, he went to Bogae mountain in Cheorwon to retire. Later on, he went to live at Hamheung, which is located in present-day North Korea; there, he died at the age of 40 in 1394.
In 1392, when his father established the Joseon Dynasty and was giving out royal titles, his first son became as known as Grand Prince Chinan.
In the annals of Joseon dynasty, it describes Grand Prince Chinan 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 Chinan, which was made in 1789, "Grand Prince Chinan was an exemplary son to his parent, who took good care of his brothers and sisters. When he grew older, he minded in literature and practiced humble life style and did not fancy wealth nor authority."

Family

Consorts and their respective issue:
  1. Grand Lady Samhan'guk of the Chungju Ji clan ; eldest daughter of Chi Yun
  2. *First son
  3. *Yi Pokkŭn, Prince Pongnyŏng, second son
  4. ** Daughter-in-law: Lady Yang ; daughter of Yang Won-gae
  5. *Princess Kyŏnghye, first daughter
  6. **Son-in-law: Yi Sungmyo of the Hansan Yi clan
  7. Lady Wang of the Haeju Wang clan
  8. *Yi Tŏkkŭn, Prince Sunnyŏng, third son
  9. **Daughter-in-law: Lady Wang of the Kaeseong Wang clan
  10. * Princess Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan, second daughter
  11. **Son-in-law: An Chongnyŏm of the Sunheung An clan
  12. * Princess Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan, third daughter

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