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Yi Sun-sin
Legendary Korean naval admiral celebrated for turtle ships (Geobukseon) who fell heroically at the Battle of Noryang.
Mural of the event “Imjin War”, which this person took part in.
After unifying Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi demanded passage through Joseon for an attack on Ming China. When negotiations failed, Japanese forces invaded in 1592; after losing its capital, Joseon organized resistance and requested Ming military assistance.
Also known as Zi Ruxie · Lord Chungmu · Admiral Yi Sun-sin
Yi Sun-sin (1545 CE–1598 CE) was Korea's foremost naval strategist during the Imjin War. Renowned for his tactical mastery and turtle ship innovations, he fought alongside Ming admiral Chen Lin at Noryang where he died in victory.
Life and times
Dates 1545 CE–1598 CE
- 1592Imjin WarTook partage 47