prince HwaYi

Prince Hwaŭi (; 5 September 1425 – 1460), personal name Yi Yŏng , was a prince of the Joseon period of Korea. He was the sixth son of Sejong the Great and younger brother of Munjong of Joseon and Sejo of Joseon.

Biography

Yi Yŏng was born on 5 September 1425 as the sixth son King Sejong, by his concubine, Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jinju Kang clan.

In January 1433, he was granted the title of Prince Hwaŭi . In the 20th year of King Sejong (1438), he entered Sungkyunkwan. On October 8 of the same year, he married Lady Park, daughter of Park Jung-son , as his primary wife.

He was impeached and exiled several times for participating in the movement against Prince Suyang to restore King Danjong.

After that, all property, including slaves and fields, were confiscated, and the children were demoted to the lowly status. His family was exiled for nearly 30 years. He was released during the reign of King Seongjong but was reinstated only during the reign of King Jungjong.

Family

Parents

Father: Sejong the Great of Joseon (, 15 May 1397 – 8 April 1450)

Mother: Royal Noble Consort Yeong of the Jinju Kang clan

Consorts and issue:

Princess Consort, of the Miryang Park clan , daughter of Park Joong-son First Son: Yi Wŏn , Prince Yŏhŭng Second Son: Yi Pŏn , Prince Yŏsŏng Third Son: Yi Sik , Prince Kŭmransu

Concubine: Lady Annan Son: Yi Kŏllidong

Concubine: Lady Naeun-geum Son: Yi Sudal

Concubine: Daughter of Kam Chi Son: Yi P'aengsu

Unknown Concubine Son: Unknown name