Yi Bok-nam
Yi Pongnam (June 28, 1555 – August 16, 1597) was a Korean naval commander and politician of the Joseon period. He passed the military examination and attained the position of Byeongmajeoldosa for Jeolla Province. He served against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war.
Also recorded as Lee Bok-nam
Yi Bok-nam
- Born
- June 28, 1555
- Birthplace
- Gangneung, Kangwon Province, Joseon
- Died
- 16 August 1597
- Occupation
- Naval commander Yi Pongnam (June 28, 1555 – August 16, 1597) was a Korean naval commander and politician of the Joseon period.
- Nationality
- Joseon
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Yi Pongnam (June 28, 1555 – August 16, 1597) was a Korean naval commander and politician of the Joseon period. He passed the military examination and attained the position of Byeongmajeoldosa for Jeolla Province. He served against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war.
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His courtesy name was Subo.
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• Born — June 28, 1555 • Birthplace — Gangneung, Kangwon Province, Joseon • Died — 16 August 1597 • Occupation — Naval commander Yi Pongnam (June 28, 1555 – August 16, 1597) was a Korean naval commander and politician of the Joseon period. He passed the military examination and attained the position of Byeongmajeoldosa for Jeolla Province. He served against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war. His courtesy name was Subo.
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In 1588, Yi passed the military examination. He is famed for his victories at the Battle of Woongchi and Ahndeokwon in 1592. He was killed on April 18, 1597, at the Siege of Namwon, aged 43. The royal court eventually bestowed various honors upon him, including a posthumous title of Chungjanggong (충장공, 忠壯公, Loyal Duke of brave), an enrollment as a Seonmu Wonjong Gongsin, and two posthumous offices, Jwachanseong (좌찬성, 左讚成, Left Vice Prime Minister).
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