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Yi Sun-sin (Korean: 이순신; Korean pronunciation: [i.sʰun.ɕin]; April 28, 1545 – December 16, 1598 ref001 [1] [lower-alpha 1] was a Korean admiral and military general famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war in the Joseon Dynasty.
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Duke Chungmu Yi Sun-sin | |
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Born | April 28, 1545 Euljiro-dong, Hanseong, Joseon Korea |
Died | December 16, 1598(1598-12-16) (aged 53) Namhae Island, Gyeongsang Province, Joseon Korea |
Allegiance | Joseon Korea |
Battles/wars | Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–98) |
Spouse(s) | Lady Bang Lady Oh Lady Buandaek |
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Revised Romanization | I Sunsin |
McCune–Reischauer | Yi Sunsin |
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Revised Romanization | Gigye, Deogam |
McCune–Reischauer | Kigye, Tŏgam |
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Revised Romanization | Yeohae |
McCune–Reischauer | Yŏhae |
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Revised Romanization | Chungmu |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'ungmu |
Internal Prince Deokpung | |
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Revised Romanization | Deokpung buwongun |
McCune–Reischauer | Tŏkp'ung puwŏngun |
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Yi is remembered for his numerous victories fighting the Japanese during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598). Among his twenty-three victories, the Battle of Myeongnyang and the Battle of Hansan Island are the most famous battles. In most of the battles he fought, he was outnumbered and lacked necessary supplies. ref002 [2] ref003 [3] He nonetheless won battle after battle. His most famous victory occurred at the Battle of Myeongnyang, where despite being outnumbered 333 (133 warships, at least 200 logistical support ships) to 13, he managed to disable or destroy 31 Japanese warships without losing a single ship of his own. ref004 [4] Yi died from a gunshot wound at the Battle of Noryang on December 16, 1598, the closing battle of the Imjin War.
Yi is regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in history, with commentators praising his strategic vision, intelligence, innovations, and personality. ref005 [5] [lower-alpha 2] Yi is celebrated as a national hero in Korea, ref006 [6] with multiple landmarks, awards and towns named after him, as well as numerous films and documentaries centered on his exploits. His personal diaries, Nanjung Ilgi, covering a seven year period, are listed as part of UNESCO's Memory of the World. ref007 [7]