Prince Jeongwon


Wonjong of Joseon or Prince Jeongwon was a prince during the Joseon dynasty. He was an illegitimate son of the Joseon dynasty's 14th monarch, king Seonjo, and half brother of king Gwanghaegun and father of king Injo. His birth name was Yi Bu.
He first held the title of Prince Jeongwon and later re-titled as Grand Prince Jeongwon. In 1592, during the Japanese invasions of Korea, he escaped with king Seonjo and awarded in 1604 in recognition of helping the king to escape.

Family

  1. Queen Inheon of the Neungseong Gu clan
  2. #Yi Jong, Grand Prince Neungyang
  3. #Yi Bo, Grand Prince Neungwon
  4. #Yi Jeon, Grand Prince Neungchang
  5. Lady Cheukshil of the Kim clan
  6. #Yi Myeong, Prince Neungpung

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