Yi Won-gye (이원계) (1330–1388), formally known as Grand Prince Wanpung (완풍대군), was a painter and warrior during the Later Goryeo Dynasty. He was the son of

Yi Jachun Hwanjo of Joseon (20 January 1315 – 3 June 1361), personal name Yi Ja-chun (Hangul: 이자춘, Hanja: 李子春), Mongolian name Ulus Bukha (吾魯思不花), was a minor military officer of the Yuan Empire, who later transferred his allegian ...

and the elder half-brother of

Yi Songgye Taejo of Joseon (4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408), born Yi Seong-gye (), was the founder and first ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After ascending to the throne, he changed his name to Yi Dan (), and reigned from 1392 to 1398. He was ...

, the founder of the

Joseon dynasty Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and re ...

Life

Yi Won-gye was born in 1330 (17th year of King Chungsuk of

Goryeo Goryeo (; ) was a Korean kingdom founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korean Peninsula until 1392. Goryeo achieved what has been called a "true national unificati ...

) in Ssangseonggwanbu (later Yeongheungbu , Hamgyeong- do) of the Yuan dynasty, he is the half-brother of Yi Seong- gye. His ancestors lived in

Jeonju Jeonju () is the 16th largest city in South Korea and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju (Wanju County has many residents who work in Jeonju) ...

for generations, and then moved in

Ssangseong Prefectures The Ssangseong Prefectures were administrative divisions of the Yuan dynasty established in 1258 in modern-day Kumya County, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea. It was founded as a base for conquest and domination of northern Goryeo territory t ...

in the

Yuan dynasty The Yuan dynasty (), officially the Great Yuan (; xng, , , literally "Great Yuan State"), was a Mongol-led imperial dynasty of China and a successor state to the Mongol Empire after its division. It was established by Kublai, the fifth ...

. According to the

Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty The ''Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty'' (also known as the ''Annals of the Joseon Dynasty'' or the ''True Record of the Joseon Dynasty''; ko, 조선왕조실록 and ) are the annual records of Joseon, the last royal house to rule ...

, Yi Won-gye and his three brothers always lived together in the same place since their childhood, that caused their bond to be very strong. Yi Wong-gye mastered the scriptures of

Confucianism Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. Variously described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or ...

, wrote poetry well, and was good at horseback riding and archery. During the

Goryeo dynasty Goryeo (; ) was a Korean kingdom founded in 918, during a time of national division called the Later Three Kingdoms period, that unified and ruled the Korean Peninsula until 1392. Goryeo achieved what has been called a "true national unificati ...

, he made many military achievements and was awarded the title of Prince Cheoksan (척산군)

Family

Parents * Father:

Hwanjo of Joseon Hwanjo of Joseon (20 January 1315 – 3 June 1361), personal name Yi Ja-chun (Hangul: 이자춘, Hanja: 李子春), Mongolian name Ulus Bukha (吾魯思不花), was a minor military officer of the Yuan Empire, who later transferred his allegian ...

(20 January 1315 – 3 June 1361) * Mother: Lady Yi of the Hansan Yi clan (한산 이씨, 夫人李氏; d. 1333) ** Brother: Yi Cheon-gye (이천계 ) ** Sister: Lady Yi, of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주이씨) * Half-Brother:

Yi Seong-gye Taejo of Joseon (4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408), born Yi Seong-gye (), was the founder and first ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. After ascending to the throne, he changed his name to Yi Dan (), and reigned from 1392 to 1398. He was ...

, King Taejo of Joseon (이성계 조선 태조) (4 November 1335 – 27 June 1408), Consorts and their respective issue(s): * Grand Lady of Samhan State, of the Gaesong Kim clan (삼한국대부인 개성 김씨) ** Yi Yang–U (완원부원군 이양우; 1346–1417), Internal Prince Wanwon, first son ** Yi Cheon–U (완산부원군 이천우; 1354–1417), Internal Prince Wansan, second son ** Lady Yi, of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주이씨), first daughter *** Son-in-law: Yi In-U (이인우) *** Son-in-law: Jang Dam (장담;d. 4 February 1400) * Grand Lady of Samhan State, of the

Gyeongju Kim Gyeongju ( ko, 경주, ), historically known as ''Seorabeol'' ( ko, 서라벌, ), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, ...

clan (삼한국대부인 경주김씨) ** Yi Jo (완남평부원군 이조; 1356–1408), Internal Prince Wannapyeong, third son * Grand Lady of Samhan State, of the Nampyeong Mun clan (삼한국대부인 남평문씨), daughter of Mun Ikjeon-ui (문익점의 ) ** Yi Baek-on ( 완령군 이백온), Prince Wanryeong, fourth son – a "Wonyun"( 원윤) ** Lady Yi, of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주이씨), second daughter *** Son-in-law: No Sin (노신) ** Princess Sinhye, of the Jeonju Yi clan (신혜택주 이씨), third daughter *** Son-in-law: Byeon Jungryang (변중량) *** Son-in-law: Yu Jeong–hyeon (유정현) ** Lady Yi, of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주이씨), fourth daughter *** Son-in-law: Hong Ro (홍로) *** Son-in-law: Byeon Cheohu (변처후)''

, Veritable Records of Taejong, Volume 24''

Popular culture

*Portrayed by Kim Gyung-ha in the 1983 KBS TV series

Foundation of the Kingdom ''Foundation of the Kingdom'' () is a 1983 South Korean historical television series. It aired on KBS1 from January 2, 1983 to December 18, 1983. The series revolves around the fall of Goryeo and the foundation of Joseon. Cast Kingdom of Goryeo ...

. *Portrayed by Lee Sung-jong in the 1996–1998 KBS TV series

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References

* * Korean princes 1330 births 1388 deaths 14th-century Korean people Jeonju Yi clan {{Korea-hist-stub