Jeon Bong-jun

Jeon Bong-jun
Born(1855-12-03)December 3, 1855[1]
Died(1895-04-24)April 24, 1895
Seoul, Joseon
Other namesJeon Yeong-jun
"General Mung Bean"
Spouse(s)Lady Song of the Yeosan Clan
Lady Yi of the Nampyeong Clan
Children4
Parents
  • Jeon Chang-hyuk (father)
  • Lady Kim of the Eonyang Clan (mother)
Jeon Bong-jun
Hangul
전봉준
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeon Bong-jun
McCune–ReischauerChŏn Pongjun[a]
Art name
Hangul
해몽
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHaemong
McCune–ReischauerHaemong
Courtesy name
Hangul
명숙
Hanja
Revised RomanizationMyeongsuk
McCune–ReischauerMyŏngsuk

Jeon Bong-jun (Korean전봉준; December 3, 1855 – April 24, 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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