Yi Won (1368)
Yi Won (Hanja: 李原; 1368–1429) was a civil official active in the late Goryeo and early Joseon periods. His family seat was Goseong, his pen name was Yongheon (容軒), and his courtesy name was Chasan (次山). He was the grandson of the Goryeo scholar [[Yi Am]] (嵒) and the son of Miljik Busa Yi Gang (李岡).
Born~Died 1368 ~ 1429Last edited Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Yi Won (李原, 1368–1429) was a civil official active in the late Goryeo and early Joseon periods. His family seat was Goseong (固城), his pen name was Yongheon (容軒), and his courtesy name was Chasan (次山). He was the grandson of the Goryeo scholar Yi Am (嵒) and the son of Miljik Busa Yi Gang (李岡). He is known to have been a disciple of Jeong Mong-ju (鄭夢周).
Life
At the early age of 15 he passed the jinsa examination, and at 18 he passed the civil service examination.
In the early years of the Joseon dynasty he held various posts and contributed to the establishment of its institutions. He served as Daesaheon, Governor of Gyeongsang Province, Minister of War, Minister of Rites, Chamberlain of the State Council, Vice Chief State Councillor, and Minister of Personnel, and in 1418, the year King Sejong ascended the throne, he rose to Right State Councillor. Then in 1421, the third year of Sejong's reign, he became Left State Councillor and contributed greatly to the realization of Sejong's political ideals. It is said that while in office he handled affairs uprightly and justly, and that during his nine years at court he administered government affairs with leniency. However, as he came to hold the highest position of power and accumulated wealth and authority, he was slandered by those who envied him, and in 1426 he was impeached by the Office of the Inspector-General on charges including the illegal recruitment of slaves. He was stripped of his Merit Subject registration document (功臣錄券) and sent into exile, and in 1429 he died at his place of exile. Later, in the reign of King Sejo, his name was cleared, he was reinstated to office, and his grievances were redressed. His posthumous name was Yanghon (襄憲).
Family
- First wife: daughter of Heo Geum (許錦), of the Yangcheon Heo clan (陽川許氏)
- Eldest son: Yi Dae (李臺)
- Daughter-in-law: daughter of Gwon Sang (權詳)
- Grandson: Yi Wol (李越)
- Grandson: Yi Eok (李嶷)
- Grandson: Yi Gyeong (李庚)
- Granddaughter: married into the family of Yi Hui (李희)
- Granddaughter: married Jeong Ja-suk (鄭自淑)
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