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Heungseon Daewongun

Heungseon Daewongun

Political figure
Heungseon Daewongun was the title of Yi Ha-eung, the regent of Joseon during the minority of Emperor Gojong in the 1860s. Until his death, he was a key political figure of late Joseon Korea. Wikipedia
Born: January 24, 1821, Seoul, South Korea
Died: February 22, 1898 (age 77 years), Seoul, South Korea
Great-grandparent: Yi Jinik
Great grandchildren: Yi U, Yi Seok, Masae, and more
Grandchildren: Sunjong of Korea, Yi Un, Yi Kang, and more
Spouse: Sunmok Budaebuin (m. 1831–1898)