Jeongye Daewongun

Jeongye Daewongun (Korean: 전계대원군; Hanja: 全溪大院君; 21 March 1785 – 2 November 1841; lit.'Grand Internal Prince Jeongye') was a member of the Korean Joseon dynasty as the biological father of King Cheoljong of Joseon. His personal name was Yi Gwang (이광; 李㼅), but he was also known as Kwae-deuk (쾌득; 快得) or Hae-dong (해동; 海東).

Yi Gwang
이광
Grand Internal Prince of Joseon
PredecessorGrand Internal Prince Deokheung
SuccessorGrand Internal Prince Heungseon
BornYi Gwang
(1785-03-21)21 March 1785
Died2 November 1841(1841-11-02) (aged 56)
SpouseLady Choe
Lady Yeom
Lady Yi
IssuePrince Hoepyeong
Prince Yeongpyeong
Cheoljong of Joseon
FatherPrince Euneon
MotherPrincess Consort Jeonsan of the Jeonju Yi clan
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