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Sunjong (Korean: 순종; Hanja: 純宗; 25 March 1874 – 24 April 1926), personal name Yi Cheok (이척; 李坧), also known as the Yunghui Emperor (융희제; 隆熙帝), was the last Korean monarch.
Sunjong ( Korean: 순종; Hanja: 純宗; 25 March 1874 – 24 April 1926), personal name Yi Cheok ( 이척; 李坧 ), also known as the Yunghui Emperor ( 융희제; 隆熙帝 ), was the last Korean monarch. He ruled from 1907 to 1910 as the second and last emperor of the Korean Empire.
Dec 21, 2011 · Gojong was replaced by Sunjong, his son by Queen Myeongseong. Sunjong’s rule was to last until 1910, but he was a powerless figurehead, an unwilling puppet of the Japanese.
Aug 5, 2019 · Learn about the Korean rulers during the turbulent period of Japanese colonialism, including Emperor Sunjong, who was forced to abdicate in 1910. See photos of Sunjong and his family, as well as other members of the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean Empire.
- Kallie Szczepanski
Early life. Yi and Itō Hirobumi. The prince was born on 20 October 1897 at Deoksu Palace in Seoul as the seventh son of Gojong, the Gwangmu Emperor. His mother was the Honorable Princess Consort Eom Seon-yeong, a palace attendant, who was posthumously awarded the title of Princess Sunheon.
Sunjong (Korean: 순종; Hanja: 純宗; 25 March 1874 – 24 April 1926), personal name Yi Cheok (이척; 李坧), also known as the Yunghui Emperor (융희제; 隆熙帝), was the last Korean monarch. He ruled from 1907 to 1910 as the second and last emperor of the Korean Empire.
Sunjong of Korea explained. Sunjong of Korea should not be confused with Sunjong of Goryeo. Sunjong (; 25 March 1874 – 24 April 1926), [1] [2] styled the Yunghui Emperor, was the last monarch of Korea. He ruled from 1907 to 1910 as the second and last Emperor of Korea.
