Igwangak Seonmugongsingyoseo

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.952

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선 선조 37년(1604)

Designated year

1988

Location

천안시, 충청남도— 충청남도 천안시 동남구 독립기념관로 1(목천읍, 독립기념관)

Coordinates

36.781872, 127.230398Kakao address conversion

This royal certificate was issued in 1604 (37th year of the reign of King Seonjo of the Joseon Dynasty) in recognition of the remarkable achievement of Yi Gwang-ak (1557-1608), who protected Jinjuseong Fortress during the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century. As a whole, it contained ten pages each of which had seven lines. Each page was made of silk, whereas its cover was made of red silk. Yi Gwang-ak led the troops in the Gyeongsang-do area during the war. When Japanese enemies besieged Jinju, he went to Jinjuseong Fortress to protect it from the invasion along with Governor Kim Si-min. He also rendered a meritorious deed in the Battle of Jinju. This certificate mentioned the character and achievements of Yi Gwang-ak as well as the benefits conferred on him as a meritorious subject. It was originally a roll of paper, but the descendants had it cut and put the covers. It measures 22.3 cm wide and 41 cm long, whereas its text is 22.3 cm wide and 34 cm long. It is a valuable material in studying the Battle of Jinju during the Japanese invasion and the level of prize awarded to deserving retainers.

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