Jeon Bong-jun

Jeon Bong-jun
Born(1855-12-03)December 3, 1855
Died(1895-04-24)April 24, 1895
Seoul, Joseon
Other namesJeon Yeong-jun
"General Mung Bean"
Spouse(s)Lady Song of the Yeosan Clan
Lady Yi of the Nampyeong Clan
Children4
Parents
  • Jeon Chang-hyuk (father)
  • Lady Kim of the Eonyang Clan (mother)
Jeon Bong-jun
Hangul
전봉준
Hanja
全琫準
RRJeon Bongjun
MRChŏn Pongjun
Art name
Hangul
해몽
Hanja
海夢
RRHaemong
MRHaemong
Courtesy name
Hangul
명숙
Hanja
明淑
RRMyeongsuk
MRMyŏngsuk

Jeon Bong-jun (Korean: 전봉준; December 3, 1855 – April 24, 1895) was a Korean peasant revolutionary who was a prominent leader of the Donghak movement. During the Donghak Peasant Revolution, he led the initial revolt in Gobu and later led the Southern Jeob rebels. After his defeat at the Battle of Ugeumchi, he was captured and was later executed in April 1895. Due to his short physical stature, he was called "Nokdu Janggun" (녹두장군, General mung bean).