Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Yi Sung Sin Biography and Timeline

Follow Yi Sung Sin through 3 dated historical records for South Korea.

Yi Sung Sin, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1592–1598Years on this page

1592

Battle of Yellow Sea

Admiral · Pyongyang · Warfare / Japan War

Intercepts a Japanese reinforcements to Pyongyang, 1st "iron clad" ships in history

Role range: 1592-1598

Battle of Yellow Sea

Admiral · Yellow Sea · Warfare / Japan War

Commands the Cholla Navy

Role range: 1592-1598

1598

Battle of Chinhae Bay

Admiral · Chinhae Bay · Warfare / Japan War

Defeats the Japanese but is killed in battle

Role range: 1592-1598

Records, sources and methodology

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