Consort Yi (Ming dynasty)
Consort Yi (1392–1421) was an imperial concubine of the Yongle Emperor.[1]
| Lady of Bright Deportment Yi 李昭儀 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1392 Kingdom of Joseon |
| Died | 1421 (aged 28–29) Beijing |
| Spouse | Yongle Emperor |
| Clan | Yi (이; 李) |
| Father | Yi Mun-myeong (이문명; 李文明) |
She was from Korea, and became a member of the imperial harem of the Yongle Emperor in 1409. In 1421, she was one of the many concubines who were accused for having participated in a conspiracy to murder the emperor. She was arrested and interrogated. She was executed for attempted murder of the emperor.
Titles
[edit]- During the reign of the Hongwu Emperor (r. 1368–1398):
- Lady Yi (이씨, 李氏) (from 1392)
- During the reign of the Yongle Emperor (r. 1402–1424):
- Gong-nyeo (공녀, 貢女) (from 1409)
- Lady of Bright Deportment (昭儀; from 1409)
References
[edit]- ^ Tsai, Shih-Shan Henry, Perpetual Happiness: The Ming Emperor Yongle, University of Washington Press, 2002. ISBN 0-295-98124-5
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