Kim Cheon-il
Gim Cheon-il 김천일 | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1537 |
| Died | July 27, 1593 (aged 55–56) |
| Occupation | Official and General |
| Kim Cheon-il | |
| Hangul | 김천일 |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Cheonil |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Ch'ŏnil |
| Art name | |
| Hangul | 사중 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Sajung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sajung |
| Courtesy name | |
| Hangul | 건재, 극념당 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Geonjae, Geungnyeomdang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kŏnjae, Kŭngnyŏmdang |
| Posthumous name | |
| Hangul | 문열 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Munyeol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Munyŏl |
Kim Chŏn-il (
Early life
Kim Cheon-il was born in 1537. He was a good hearted man with a great interest in academics.[2] When Kim was 32 years old, Seonjo of Joseon said that he was upset about not bringing Kim as one of his officials.[3] 5 years later, Kim was recommended to get a job in the government and Kim successfully got one.[4] For years, Kim stayed as one of Seonjo's great officials.[5]
Outbreak of war
In 1592,
Siege of Jinju
In 1593, the Daimyo Katō Kiyomasa moved to attack the city of Jinju. This city had successfully withstood a siege the previous year, and Kato wanted revenge for the setbacks Japan had suffered in the Imjin war. Konishi Yukinaga informed Ming military advisor Shen Weijing of Kato's intent to attack, and told him that it was merely a face saving gesture rather than a new offensive.[7]
Shen advised the Korean military to avoid Jinju, and let the Japanese destroy it. Kim Chŏn-il did not heed Shen's advice, and brought his militia into Jinju, intending to defend it from Kato. He was joined by Korean military personnel led by Hwang Jin and others, as well as another Righteous Army led by Ko Chong-hu. Jinju was encircled by Samurai armies led by Kato, Konishi, Ukita Hideie,[8] and Kikkawa Hiroie.
The Japanese commanders sent the defenders a message demanding they surrender. Kim replied that Chinese reinforcements were coming to rescue them. This was not true; Shen Weijing and his fellow Chinese generals had decided not to defend Jinju.[8]
On July 27, the Japanese penetrated Jinju's walls. As the Japanese massacred the remaining defenders, Kim Chŏn-il committed suicide.[9]
In 1603, Seonjo of Joseon posthumously awarded Kim Jwacheonsoung and in 1610, Gwanghaegun of Joseon awarded Kim Yeonguijeong.[5]
Notes
- ^ Hawley 2005, p. 361.
- ^ "조선왕조실록". Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ "조선왕조실록". Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ "조선왕조실록". Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ a b "김천일(金千鎰)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ Hawley 2005, pp. 276.
- ^ Hawley 2005, pp. 356.
- ^ a b Turnbull 2002, p. 158.
- ^ Turnbull 2002, p. 160.
References
- Hawley, Samuel (2005). The Imjin War: Japan's sixteenth-century invasion of Korea and attempt to conquer China. Seoul, Berkeley: ISBN 978-8995442425.
- Turnbull, Stephen (May 1, 2002). Samurai Invasion. Japan's Korean War 1592–98 (1st Printing ed.). London: ISBN 0-304-35948-3.
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