Lee Kyu-wan

Lee Kyu-wan (, 1862 – 1946) was a Korean military leader and a politician during the Joseon dynasty. He was involved in the Gapsin Coup, He was a follower of Park Young-hyo and Seo Jae-pil.

 Life 
Lee Kyu-wan was born in Kwangju or Paju. His family was 16th generation descended from Sejong the Great and Queen Soheon, but they were of a disgraced line. He lived off the benefits of Park Young-hyo, who was the son-in-law of Emperor Choljong of Joseon.husband of Princess Younghye, illegitimate daughter of Choljong

In 1883, Lee went to study in Japan, with the support of Park Young-hyo and Seo Jae-pil. He graduated in August 1884, and returned to Korea. On 4 December, he participated in the Gapsin Coup. he was Killing to Han Kyu-jik other some Senior officials진주 남강 절벽 바위글씨 인물 열전 <1> But the coup lasted only three days, and then failed. Lee escaped by boat to Japan. In 1894, he was given a royal pardon and returned to Korea.

In June 1895, Lee was accused of being involved in Park Young-hyo's attempted assassination of Queen Myongseong. He again escaped to Japan, with Park. In 1907, he was given another royal pardon and returned to Korea. He was appointed a vice-member of the Privy Council. In November, he was made Governor of Gangwon Province. He was reappointed as governor in 1910 after the Japanese military took over Korea. In 1917, he was appointed governor of South Hangyong. He resigned in 1924.

Related pages
 Gapsin coup
 Park Young-hyo
 Seo Kwang-pum
 Seo Jae-pil
 Yun Chi-ho

 References 
 ‘남자’ 노릇하는 다양한 방법  한겨레21 2006년05월18일 제610호 
 비상한 시대 특별한 재주 아쉬운 죽음  신동아 2012년 06월호 633호 (p524~543) 

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Category:1862 births
Category:1946 deaths
Category:South Korean politicians
Category:Anti-communists