Prince Yeollyeong


Prince Yeollyeong was the sixth son of King Sukjong of Joseon. His name was Yi Hwon while his birth name was "Insu" ; the prince's courtesy name was "Munsuk" and he acquired the title "Prince Yeollyeong" in 1703.

Biography

Prince Yeollyeong's parents were King Sukjong and one of his consorts, Royal Noble Consort Myeong of the Miryang Park clan ; when Yi Hwon was five, Lady Park passed away and he acquired the official title in the same year. In 1707, Lady Kim, daughter of an official Kim Dong-pil, was chosen to be the spouse of Prince Yeollyeong and they married in the same year. The couple had no issue. Prince Yeollyeong passed away in 1719 and his posthumous name was "Hyohyeon".

Family

Wife

Prince Yeollyeong died without issue; as such, Yi Sang-dae, the second son of Prince Milpung was chosen to be his heir in 1719 and given a new name Yi Gong in 1727.