Yi Sun-sin

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Yi Sun-sin was a legendary Korean naval admiral renowned for his innovative turtle ships and decisive victories against the Japanese navy during the late 16th century.

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instanceOf Korean historical figure
human
military commander
naval admiral
allegiance King Seonjo of Joseon NERFINISHED
alternateName Yi Sun Shin NERFINISHED
Yi Sun Sin NERFINISHED
Yi Sun-shin NERFINISHED
Yi Sun-sin (Admiral Yi) NERFINISHED
Yi Sunshin NERFINISHED
Yi Sunsin NERFINISHED
birthDate 1545-04-28
birthPlace Kingdom of Joseon NERFINISHED
Seoul NERFINISHED
causeOfDeath battlefield wound
century 16th century
conflict Imjin War NERFINISHED
Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598) NERFINISHED
countryOfCitizenship Joseon NERFINISHED
deathDate 1598-12-16
deathPlace Kingdom of Joseon NERFINISHED
Noryang Strait NERFINISHED
near Namhae
era Joseon dynasty NERFINISHED
ethnicGroup Korean
genreOfWriting war diary
hasTitle Chungmugong (Duke of Loyal Valor) NERFINISHED
hasWork Nanjung Ilgi NERFINISHED
influenced Korean naval doctrine
modern South Korean Navy traditions
knownFor never losing a naval battle
personal bravery in combat
strategic use of tides and geography in naval warfare
languageOfWork Classical Chinese
memorializedBy Admiral Yi Sun-sin class destroyers of the Republic of Korea Navy NERFINISHED
Yi Sun-sin Bridge in Yeosu NERFINISHED
statue at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul
militaryBranch Joseon Navy NERFINISHED
militaryRank admiral
commander
name Yi Sun-sin NERFINISHED
nativeName 이순신 NERFINISHED
nativeNameLanguage ko
notableFor Battle of Hansando NERFINISHED
Battle of Myeongnyang NERFINISHED
Battle of Noryang NERFINISHED
development and use of turtle ships (geobukseon)
naval victories against Japanese forces during the Imjin War
notableWork Nanjung Ilgi NERFINISHED
occupation government official
naval officer
placeOfBurial Asan NERFINISHED
Chungcheongnam-do NERFINISHED
posthumousName Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin NERFINISHED
religion Confucianism

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