Yi Un
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Summary
Yi Un was born on October 20, 1897[1], in Deoksugung[2]. He died on May 1, 1970[3], in Changdeokgung[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and prince[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,172 views/month, #6,803 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: 영원 (무덤)[8]
- Father: Gojong of the Korean Empire[9]
- Mother: Imperial Consort Sunheon[10]
- Spouse: Yi Bangja[11]
- Child: Yi Jin[12], Yi Ku[13]
- Country of citizenship: Korean Empire[14], Korea under Japanese rule[15], Empire of Japan[16], statelessness[17], Japan[18], South Korea[19], Korea[20]
- Native language: Korean[21]
- Position held: crown prince of the Korean Empire[22]
- Educated at: Imperial Japanese Army Academy[23], Central Military Preparatory School[24]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family: House of Yi[27]
- Military branch: 歩兵第59連隊[28], 近衛歩兵第2連隊[29], 歩兵第1連隊[30], 4th Division[31], Northern China Area Army[32], 51st Division[33], First Air Army[34]
- Commons category: Yi Un[35]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[36]
- Archives at: National Debt Redemption Movement Digital Archive[37]
- Honorific prefix: His Highness[38]
- Residence: Japan[39]
- Family name: Lee[40]
- Given name: Eun[41]
- Significant event: National Debt Repayment Movement[42]
- Participant in: National Debt Repayment Movement[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[44]
- Name in native language: 이은[45]
- Courtesy name: 광천[46], 명휘[47]
Why It Matters
Yi Un has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Yi Un born?
Yi Un's place of birth was Deoksugung[2].
Where did Yi Un die?
Yi Un passed away in Changdeokgung[4].
Who were Yi Un's parents?
Yi Un's father was Gojong of the Korean Empire[9]. Yi Un's mother was Imperial Consort Sunheon[10].
Who was Yi Un married to?
Yi Un's spouses include Yi Bangja[11].
What did Yi Un do for work?
Yi Un worked as a military personnel[5] and prince[6].
Where did Yi Un go to school?
Yi Un was educated at Imperial Japanese Army Academy[23] and Central Military Preparatory School[24].
What awards did Yi Un receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[25].