Yi Sun-sin
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Yi Sun-sin was a celebrated Korean naval commander during the Joseon Dynasty who lived from 1545 to 1598. He is remembered as an important historical military figure in Korean history, though specific details about his achievements and legacy would require additional sources to accurately describe.
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Key facts
- Born
- April 28, 1545, Euljiro-dong , Hanseong , Joseon
- Died
- December 16, 1598 (1598-12-16) (aged 53), Namhae Island , Gyeongsang Province , Joseon
- Buried
- Tomb of Yi Sun-sin
- Allegiance
- Joseon
- Branch
- Joseon Navy
- Rank
- Commander of the Three Provinces
- Conflicts
- Imjin War Battle of Okpo Battle of Happo Battle of Jeokjinpo Battle of Sacheon (1592) Battle of Dangpo (1592) Battle of Danghangpo Battle of Hansan Island Battle of Angolpo Battle of Busan (1592) Battle of Myeongnyang Siege of Suncheon Battle of Noryang †
- Spouses
- Lady Bang, Lady Oh, Lady Buandaek
- Children
- legitimate: 3 sons, 1 daughter illegitimate: 2 sons, 2 daughters
- Hangul
- 이순신
- Hanja
- 李舜臣
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Yi Sun-sin (Korean: 이순신; Hanja: 李舜臣; Korean pronunciation: [i.sʰun.ɕin]; April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598) was a Korean admiral and military general known for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin War in the Joseon period. Yi's courtesy name was Yŏhae (여해), and he was posthumously honored with the title Lord of Loyal Valor (충무공; 忠武公).
The exact number of naval engagements conducted by Admiral Yi against the Japanese is a subject of historical debate. However, it is generally accepted that he fought in at least 23 naval battles, achieving victory in all. In many of these engagements, he commanded forces that were outnumbered and poorly supplied. His most dramatic success occurred in the Battle of Myeongnyang, where he led a Korean fleet of 13 ships to victory against a Japanese fleet of at least 133. Yi died from a gunshot wound in the Battle of Noryang, the last major battle of the Imjin War, on December 16, 1598.