Yi Sun-sin

Yi Sun-sin (March 8, 1545 ? November 19,1598), was a famous Korean naval leader. As the Lord High Admiral of the Korean fleet under the Joseon Dynasty, Yi Sun-Sin led the fight against the Japanese during their first invasion of Korea during April 1592 in the Seven-Year War. He turned back the enemy fleet of Japanese invaders with his innovative turtle ships, and became to many Koreans a national hero.

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March 8 - 1545 - November 19 - 1598 - Korean - Lord High Admiral - Fleet - Joseon Dynasty - Japan - Invasion - 1592 - Seven-Year War - Turtle ship - Hero

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He was shot by a stray bullet in the Battle of Noryang in November 1598, and died. He was posthumously given the titles Chungmugong (The Lord of Loyalty and the Arts of War) and Deokpo'ong Buwongun (Prince Deokpo'ong).

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Battle of Noryang - November - 1598

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