Princess Chŏnghwa (Hwanjo)


Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan or posthumously called as Princess Chŏnghwa, was the fifth child, second and youngest daughter of Yi Chach'un and also a full younger sister of Yi Sŏng-gye, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty.
In 1392, her brother made a new dynasty, their father was granted royal title as King Hwan and their mother was granted the title as Queen Ui. Under Emperor Gojong of Korea's command, she was then posthumously honoured as Princess Chŏnghwa in 1872. She married Cho Inbyŏk, son of Cho Ton from Hanyang Cho clan. After the Joseon Dynasty was established, Cho was then honoured as Internal Prince Yongwon.

Family

  • Father: Yi Chach'un – son of Yi Ch'un and Lady Pak.
  • Mother: Lady Ch'oe – daughter of Ch'oe Han-gi and Lady Yi.
  • *Brother: Yi Sŏng-gye
  • Husband: Cho Inbyŏk, Internal Prince Yongwon – son of Cho Ton and Lady Yi.
  • *Adopted daughter: Lady Cho
  • *First daughter: Lady Cho – married Hwang Kil-wŏn.
  • *Second daughter: Lady Cho – married Im Maeng-yang.
  • *First son: Cho Pu
  • *Adopted son: Cho On, Internal Prince Hancheon – married firstly with Lady Jang, then remarried again with Lady Bak.
  • *Second son: Cho Paek
  • *Third son: Cho Po
  • *Third daughter: Lady Cho
  • *Fourth son: Cho Hu
  • *Fifth son: Cho Yŏn, Internal Prince Hanpyeong – married Lady Kim.
  • *Sixth son: Cho Sa