Yi Gwang-sik
Korean politician and general
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| Intro | Korean politician and general | |
| is | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Death | Seoul |
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Yi Gwang-sik (Hangul: 이광식; Hanja: 李光軾, born 29 September 1493 in Gangneung, died 1 December 1563 in Seoul), was a Korean politician and general during the Joseon Dynasty. He was famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Eulmyowaebyeon (을묘왜변) war of 1555 .
In 1543 he was given the title of Naval Commander (병마절도사) of Pyongan Province.