Wanchin Prince
Wanchin Prince (完親王, May 31, 1868 – January 12, 1880), known as Prince Wanhwa (完和君), was a posthumously honored prince (추존 친왕) of the [[Korean Empire]].
Born~Died May 31, 1868 ~ Jan 12, 1880Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Details
- Born ~ Died
- May 31, 1868 ~ Jan 12, 1880
- Personal name
- Yi Mak (李墡)
- Other names
- Prince Wan (完王), Wan Palace (完王宮)
- Courtesy name
- Seon (善)[1]
- Posthumous names
- Hyohon (孝憲), Wan Hyohon Prince (完孝憲王)
- Titles
- Prince Wanhwa (完和君), Prince Wanchin (完親王)
- Born
- May 31, 1868 (1868-05-31)
- Birthplace
- Joseon, Hanseong, Hoejukheon Hall, Unhyeongung
- Died
- January 12, 1880 (1880-01-12) (aged 11)
- Place of death
- Eastern ondol room of the great outer quarters of Wanhwa Palace, Jaedong, Hanseong, Joseon
- Father
- Gojong
- Mother
- Biological mother Empress Myeongseong; adoptive mother Consort Yi of Yeongbodang
- Siblings
- Legitimate half-brother Sunjong; full-sister Ongju; younger half-brother Prince Uichin; younger half-brother Prince Yeongchin (posthumously Crown Prince Uimin); younger half-sister Princess Deokhye
- Other relatives
- Paternal grandfather Munjo, paternal grandmother Empress Sinjeongik Jo; biological grandfather Heonui Daewonwang, biological grandmother Sunmok Daewonbi
- Tomb
- Tomb of Prince Wanchin (完親王墓) in Consort Sook's tomb area within the Imperial Consorts' Tombs of Seosamneung
Wanchin Prince (完親王, May 31, 1868 – January 12, 1880), known as Prince Wanhwa (完和君), was a posthumously honored prince (추존 친왕) of the Korean Empire.
Life
Wanchin Prince's surname was Yi and his clan seat was Jeonju; his personal name was Mak (墡). He was born in 1868 (the 5th year of Gojong's reign) in Hoejukheon Hall of Unhyeongung. His father was Gojong, his mother was Empress Myeongseong, and his biological mother was Consort Yi of Yeongbodang.
While still a swaddled infant, Wanchin Prince was raised by his paternal grandmother, Empress Sinjeongik Jo.1 In 1870 (the 7th year of Gojong's reign), under the leadership of Heonui Daewonwang (the Heungseon Daewongun), Gojong's biological father, the Gyohak Jeongnye (敎學定例) was compiled. The tutors of the grand princes and princes were called royal child tutors (王子 師傅), and the office in charge of them was called the GangHak Office (講學廳).2 In April 1876 (the 13th year of Gojong's reign), he was enfeoffed as Prince Wanhwa and appointed Chief Minister of the Royal Clan (領宗正卿). In May, it was decided to provide him with a residence outside the palace.3 In December, upon a recommendation from the Office of the Royal Clan, Gojong prepared the regulations. Records of Wanhwa's lessons were kept from 1876 (the 13th year of Gojong's reign) to 1879 (the 16th year of Gojong's reign). The lessons were not held often, and the study progressed only as far as the fifth volume of the Sohak.4 In 1877 (the 14th year of Gojong's reign), he underwent the coming-of-age ceremony (冠禮).5
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