Yi Gi (1848)
Yi Gi (李沂, 1848–1909) was a Silhak thinker and enlightenment activist at the end of the Joseon period. He was born in Gimje, North Jeolla Province. His family seat was Goseong, his courtesy name was Baekjeung (伯曾), and his pen names were Haehak (海鶴), Jljae (質齋), and Jaegok (梓谷).
Born~Died 1848 ~ 1909Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Details
- Born ~ Died
- 1848 ~ 1909
- Birth name
- Lee Gi
- Romanization
- Lee Gi
- Born
- 1848, Gimje, North Jeolla Province
- Died
- 1909
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Joseon
- Career
- Founded the Korean Self-Strengthening Society and the Jasinhoe
- Occupation
- Silhak thinker, enlightenment activist
- Religion
- Daejonggyo
- Honors
- Order of Independence
Yi Gi (李沂, 1848–1909) was a Joseon Silhak thinker and enlightenment activist. He was born in Gimje, North Jeolla Province. His family seat was Goseong, his courtesy name was Baekjeung (伯曾), and his pen names were Haehak (海鶴), Jiljae (質齋), and Jaegok (梓谷).1
In 1906, he organized the Korean Self-Strengthening Society and the Jasinhoe. In 1909, together with Na Cheol, Jeong Hun-mo, and Oh Ki-ho, he established the Dangun religion in Seoul, which became the foundation of Daejonggyo.
For his lifelong anti-Japanese independence movement, he was posthumously awarded the Order of Independence in 1968.
Works
Haehak yuseo (海鶴遺書)
References and Links
- '이기(李沂)' - 한국민족문화대백과사전
Notes
Footnotes
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