Yi Sun-sin
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Yi Sun-sin was born on April 28, 1545, in Seoul[1]. He was a citizen of Joseon. He died on December 16, 1598, in Namhae County. Following his death, he was buried at Asan[2].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Asan[8]
- Country of citizenship: Joseon[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Yi Sun-sin[11]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[12]
- Participated in conflict: Japanese invasions of Korea[13], Battle of Okpo[14], Battle of Happo[15], Battle of Jeokjinpo[16], Battle of Sacheon[17], Battle of Dangpo[18], Battle of Danghangpo[19], Battle of Yulpo[20], Battle of Hansan Island[21], Battle of Noryang[22]
- Family name: Lee[23]
- Given name: Sun-sin[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Yi Sun-sin[25]
- Allegiance: Joseon[26]
- Manner of death: death in battle[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[28]
- Name in native language: 이순신[29]
- Courtesy name: 여해[30], 汝諧[31]
- Posthumous name: 忠武[32], 충무[33]
- Name in kana: り しゅんしん[34]
- Start of work period: 1576[35]
- End of work period: 1598[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Yi Sun-sin include Chungmuro[37], a street[38], in South Korea[39]; Yi Sun-sin Bridge[40], a suspension bridge[41], in South Korea[42], founded in 2012[43]; ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin[44], a guided missile destroyer[45]; and Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin[46], an order[47], in North Korea[48], founded in 1950[49].
Why It Matters
Yi Sun-sin has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Chungmuro[37], a street[38], in South Korea[39]; Yi Sun-sin Bridge[40], a suspension bridge[41], in South Korea[42], founded in 2012[43]; ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin[44], a guided missile destroyer[45]; and Order of Admiral Ri Sun-sin[46], an order[47], in North Korea[48], founded in 1950[49].
FAQs
Where was Yi Sun-sin born?
Yi Sun-sin was born in Hanseongbu[2].
Where did Yi Sun-sin die?
Yi Sun-sin passed away in Namhae County[4].