Yi Byeong-mu
Korean politician (1864–1926)
Yi Byeong-mu
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Born |
8 February 1864
Seoul , Kingdom of Joseon |
Died |
6 December 1926
(1926-12-06)
(aged
62)
Korea under Japanese rule |
Allegiance |
Joseon
Korean Empire |
Service/
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Imperial Korean Army |
Years of service | 1896 - 1910 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Awards |
Order of the Taegeuk
2nd Class
Order of the Plum Blossom |
Yi Byeong-mu ( Korean : 이병무 ; Hanja : 李秉武 ; 8 February 1864 – 6 December 1926) was a politician of the Korean Empire who agreed with Japan–Korea Treaty of 1907 , and Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910 . He was one of the most notable Chinilpa .
Life
On 8 February 1864, Yi was born as a member of Jeonju Yi clan . In 1886, Yi passed the military examination of Gwageo . As an aide-de-camp of Prince Yi Kang , Yi visited Empire of Japan . Yi got educated in the Japanese Non-commissioned officer school and Imperial Japanese Army Academy . After the graduation, Yi returned to Korea and was appointed as Captain. He was one of the teacher of the Military Academy of Korean Empire . On 19 June 1897, Yi was promoted to Major. In 1899, Yi became a company leader of Jibangdae. Then in 1900, Yi became a company leader of Jinwidae. On 28 July 1900, Yi became company leader of Jinwi 5th Brigade 2 Company. But he was removed on 15 October 1900 when he told secrete of the country to a Japanese. From 1902, Yi was exiled. But on 7 June 1904, during the Russo-Japanese War , Yi returned to office. [1] [2]
After return to office, he became a teacher of military academy. On 29 September 1904, Yi was promoted to lieutenant colonel . At the same time, Yi became the headmaster of Military Academy of Korean Empire. On 13 April 1905, Yi was promoted to colonel , and major general on 13 December 1905. As a major general, Yi became the chairman of military education, which was part of the Ministry of Military . On 15 February 1906, Lee awarded 3rd class of Order of the Palgwae . With Yi Jaewan, Yi visited Empire of Japan as an ambassador. On 1 March 1906, Yi got 2nd class of Order of the Sacred Treasure . On 4 March, Yi returned to Korea. On 22 May 1907, Yi became Minister of Military and a Lieutenant General. [1] He participated in the abdication of Gojong of Korea . On July 24 1907, Yi signed the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1907 . On 3 September 1907, Yi removed all the personnels of Imperial Korean Army who does not have any position. [3] On 9 September 1907, Yi awarded Order of the Taegeuk 2nd class. [4] He ordered suppression of Righteous army of Korea. [2] On 5 October 1908, Yi visited Tokyo to meet Yi Un in order to celebrate his birthday. [5] He also signed the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910 .
After the annexation of Korea, Yi got 50,000 Won from the Japanese Government for the annexation. He was part of the Red cross of Empire of Japan. [2]
Honours
- Order of the Palgwae 3rd Class in January 1906
- Order of the Taegeuk 2nd Class in 1907 [4]
- Order of the Taegeuk 1st Class in 1907
- Order of the Plum Blossom in 1910 [6]
- Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd Class in March 1906
- Order of the Rising Sun 1st Class in 1907
References
- 1 2 "한국사데이터베이스" . db.history.go.kr . Retrieved 2022-03-25 .
- 1 2 3 "이병무(李秉武) - 한국민족문화대백과사전" . encykorea.aks.ac.kr . Retrieved 2022-03-25 .
- ↑ "한국고전종합DB" . db.itkc.or.kr . Retrieved 2022-03-25 .
- 1 2 "한국고전종합DB" . db.itkc.or.kr . Retrieved 2022-03-25 .
- ↑ "한국고전종합DB" . db.itkc.or.kr . Retrieved 2022-03-25 .
- ↑ "조선왕조실록" . sillok.history.go.kr . Retrieved 2022-04-23 .
Traitors of the
Korean Empire
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Five Eulsa Traitors | |
Seven Jeongmi Traitors | |
Nine Gyeongsul Traitors |
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