Sunjong of Korea
| Sunjong | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Korea | |
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| Emperor of Korea | |
| Reign | 20 July 1907 – 29 August 1910 |
| Predecessor | Gojong of Korea |
| Successor | Emperor Meiji of Empire of Japan (Korean Empire abolished) |
| Emperor of Korea | |
| Pretend | 29 August 1910 – 24 April 1926 |
| Successor | Yi Eun, Crown Prince Euimin |
| Born |
25 March 1874 Changdeok Palace, Seoul, Korea |
| Died |
24 April 1926 (aged 52) Changdeok Palace, Keijo (Seoul), Japanese Empire |
| Burial | Yureung |
| House | House of Yi |
| Father | Gojong of Korea |
| Mother | Empress Myeongseong |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 순종 융희제 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 純宗 隆熙帝 |
| Revised Romanization | Sunjong Yunghuije |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sunjong Yung'huije |
| Pen name | |
| Hangul | 정헌 |
| Hanja | 正軒 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeongheon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏnghŏn |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 이척 |
| Hanja | 李坧 |
| Revised Romanization | I Cheok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Ch'ŏk |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul | 군방 |
| Hanja | 君邦 |
| Revised Romanization | Gunbang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kunbang |
Sunjong, the Emperor Yunghui (Hangul: 융희제; hanja: 隆熙帝; RR: Yunghuije; MR: Yunghŭije; 25 March 1874 – 24 April 1926),[1] was the second and final Emperor of Korea, ruling from 1907 until 1910. He was the final ruler of the Yi dynasty.
Biography
Sunjong was the fourth son of Emperor Gwangmu and Empress Myeongseong. Crown Prince Yi Cheok (Sunjong) was made Emperor Yung-hui when Japan forced the abdication of Emperor Gwangmu in 1907. Sunjong ruled for just three years; his reign ended with the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty in August 1910. Japan then abolished the Korean Empire, ending 519 years of Korean rule under the same family.[2] After the annexation treaty the former emperor Sunjong and his wife, Empress Sunjeong, lived the rest of their lives virtually imprisoned in Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul.[3]
Death
Sunjong died on 24 April 1926 in Changdeokgung and is buried with his two wives at the imperial tomb of Yureung (유릉, 裕陵) in the city of Namyangju. His state funeral on 10 June 1926 was a catalyst for the June 10th Movement against Japanese rule.
Family
- Father: Emperor Gojong (고종)
- Mother: Empress Myeongseong of the Yeoheung Min clan (명성황후 민씨, 1851–1895)
- Consorts:
- Empress Sunmyeong of the Yeoheung Min clan (순명황후 민씨, 1872–1904) – born to Min Tae-ho, leader of the Yeoheung Min clan; relative of Empress Myeongseong. She died before her husband was enthroned.
- Empress Sunjeong of the Haepyeong Yun clan (순정황후 윤씨, 1894–1966) – daughter of Marquis Yun Taek-yeong.
His full posthumous name
- His Imperial Majesty Emperor Sunjong Munon Muryeong Donin Seonggyeong of Korea
- 대한제국순종문온무령돈인성경황제폐하
- 大韓帝國純宗文溫武寧敦仁誠敬皇帝陛下
- Daehan Jeguk Sunjong Munon Muryeong Donin Seonggyeong Hwangje Pyeha
Ancestry
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See also
References
- ↑ "Korea. Choson. The Yi Dynasty Genealogy". Buyers, Christopher: The Royal Ark. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
- ↑ "::: Cultural Heritage, the source for Koreans' Strength and Dream :::". Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "Emperor Sunjong of Korea". Asian History. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
| Sunjong of Korea Born: 25 March 1874 Died: 24 April 1926 | ||
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| Preceded by Gwangmu Emperor |
Emperor of Korea 20 July 1907 – 29 August 1910 |
Empire dissolved |
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| Loss of title | — TITULAR — Emperor of Korea 29 August 1910 – 24 April 1926 Reason for succession failure: Empire abolished in 1910 |
Succeeded by Crown Prince Euimin |
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