Prince Yi Kang

Korean prince (1877-1955)
Person human Q487728
Prince Yi Kang
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Prince Yi Kang

Summary

Prince Yi Kang is a human[1]. He was born in Seoul[2]. He was born on +1877-03-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Seoul[4]. He died on +1955-08-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (529 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Prince Yi Kang was born in Seoul[2].
  • Prince Yi Kang passed away in Seoul[4].
  • Prince Yi Kang was born on +1877-03-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Prince Yi Kang died on +1955-08-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Prince Yi Kang's father was Gojong of the Korean Empire[8].
  • Prince Yi Kang's mother was Imperial Consort Gwi-in of the Deoksu Jang clan[9].
  • Prince Yi Kang was married to Kim Suk[10].
  • A child of Prince Yi Kang was Yi Geon[11].
  • A child of Prince Yi Kang was Yi U[12].
  • A child of Prince Yi Kang was Q16179206[13].
  • A child of Prince Yi Kang was Yi Gon[14].
  • A child of Prince Yi Kang was Yi Hae-won[15].
  • A child of Prince Yi Kang was Q12613118[16].
  • Prince Yi Kang held citizenship in South Korea[17].
  • Korean was Prince Yi Kang's native language[18].
  • Prince Yi Kang's professions included politician[6].
  • Prince Yi Kang was educated at Keio University[19].
  • Prince Yi Kang's education included a stint at Roanoke College[20].
  • Prince Yi Kang received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[21].
  • Prince Yi Kang's religion is recorded as Confucianism[22].
  • Prince Yi Kang's image is recorded as Prince Imperial Ui.jpg[23].
  • Prince Yi Kang is recorded as male[24].
  • Prince Yi Kang's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Prince Yi Kang's family is recorded as House of Yi[26].
  • Prince Yi Kang's noble title is recorded as prince[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Seoul[2], Prince Yi Kang… he was born on +1877-03-30T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Gojong of the Korean Empire[8]. His mother was Imperial Consort Gwi-in of the Deoksu Jang clan[9]. Korean was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Keio University[19], a private university[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1858[30], headquartered in Mita[31] and Roanoke College[20], a liberal arts college in the United States[32], in United States[33], founded in 1842[34].

Career and Affiliations

Prince Yi Kang's professions included politician[6].

Recognition

Prince Yi Kang received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[21].

Personal Life

Prince Yi Kang was married to Kim Suk[10]. Children include Yi Geon[11], a military personnel[35], 1909–1990[36], of Korean Empire[37], awarded the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[38]; Yi U[12], a military personnel[39], 1912–1945[40], of Korea under Japanese rule[41], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class[42]; Q16179206[13], a diplomat[43], 1917–1982[44], of South Korea[45]; Yi Gon[14], a politician[46], 1919–1984[47], of Empire of Japan[48]; Yi Hae-won[15], a politician[49], 1919–2020[50], of South Korea[51]; and Q12613118[16], 1922–1996[52]. His religion is recorded as Confucianism[22].

Death and Burial

Prince Yi Kang died on +1955-08-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Seoul[4]. The cause of death was disease[53].

Why It Matters

Prince Yi Kang ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (529 views/month, #6,909 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Prince Yi Kang born?

Prince Yi Kang's place of birth was Seoul[2].

Where did Prince Yi Kang die?

Prince Yi Kang passed away in Seoul[4].

Who were Prince Yi Kang's parents?

Prince Yi Kang's father was Gojong of the Korean Empire[8]. Prince Yi Kang's mother was Imperial Consort Gwi-in of the Deoksu Jang clan[9].

Who was Prince Yi Kang married to?

Prince Yi Kang's spouses include Kim Suk[10].

What did Prince Yi Kang do for work?

Prince Yi Kang worked as politician[6].

Where did Prince Yi Kang go to school?

Prince Yi Kang was educated at Keio University[19] and Roanoke College[20].

What awards did Prince Yi Kang receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[21].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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