Prince Hwaŭi


Prince Hwaŭi, personal name Yi Yŏng, was a prince of the Joseon period of Korea.
He was the sixth son of Sejong the Great and younger brother of Munjong of Joseon and Sejo of Joseon.

Biography

Yi Yŏng was born on 5 September 1425 as the sixth son King Sejong, by his concubine, Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jinju Kang clan.
In January 1433, he was granted the title of Prince Hwaŭi.
In the 20th year of King Sejong, he entered Sungkyunkwan.
On October 8 of the same year, he married Lady Park, daughter of Park Jung-son, as his primary wife.
In 1441, he conspired with his half-brother, Grand Prince Imyŏng, to bring a civilian woman into the palace in men's clothes.
He was impeached and exiled several times for participating in the movement against Prince Suyang to restore King Danjong.
After that, all property, including slaves and fields, were confiscated, and the children were demoted to the lowly status.
His family was exiled for nearly 30 years.
He was released during the reign of King Seongjong but was reinstated only during the reign of King Jungjong.

Family

Parents
  • Father: Sejong the Great of Joseon 
  • Mother: Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jinju Kang clan
Consorts and issue:
  • Princess Consort, of the Miryang Park clan, daughter of Park Joong-son
  • * First Son: Yi Wŏn, Prince Yŏhŭng
  • * Second Son: Yi Pŏn, Prince Yŏsŏng
  • * Third Son: Yi Sik, Prince Kŭmransu
  • Concubine: Lady Annan
  • * Son: Yi Kŏllidong
  • Concubine: Lady Naeun-geum
  • * Son: Yi Sudal
  • Concubine: Daughter of Kam Chi
  • * Son: Yi P'aengsu
  • Unknown Concubine
  • *Son: Unknown name