Jeon Bong-jun
Korean peasant revolutionary (1853–1895) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Korean name, the family name is Jeon.
Jeon Bong-jun (1855–1895) was a Korean peasant revolutionary who was a prominent leader of the Donghak movement. During the Donghak Peasant Revolution, he led the initial revolt in Gobu and later led the Southern Jeob rebels. After his defeat at the Battle of Ugeumchi, he was captured and was later executed in April 1895. Due to his short physical stature, he was called "Nokdu Janggun" (녹두장군, General mung bean).
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Born | (1855-12-03)December 3, 1855[1] |
Died | (1895-04-24)April 24, 1895 Seoul, Joseon |
Other names | Jeon Yeong-jun "General Mung Bean" |
Spouse(s) | Lady Song of the Yeosan Clan Lady Yi of the Nampyeong Clan |
Children | 4 |
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Jeon Bong-jun | |
Hangul | 전봉준 |
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Revised Romanization | Jeon Bong-jun |
McCune–Reischauer | Chŏn Pongjun[lower-alpha 1] |
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Hangul | 해몽 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Haemong |
McCune–Reischauer | Haemong |
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Hangul | 명숙 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Myeongsuk |
McCune–Reischauer | Myŏngsuk |
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