손화중 孫華仲

Donghak Peasant Revolution leader

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Life1861 ~ 1895
Era조선 후기
Clan밀양 손씨

Life & career

Son Hwa-jung (孫華仲, 1861-1895), of the Miryang clan, was born Son Jeong-sik. Appointed grand chief (daejeopju) of the Jeongeup district in 1892, he announced the uprising at Mujang in March 1894 and, with Kim Gae-nam, held the supreme command at the Baeksan muster. After the Jeonju Truce he worked through the Jipgangso of Mujang and Yeonggwang, and supported the rear from Naju in the second uprising.

He disbanded his forces in December 1894, was arrested in January 1895, taken to Seoul and executed by hanging on 29 March. Namuwiki lists him under the Moksa-gong branch of the Miryang Son clan.

Grave

시신은 수습되지 못해 후손이 정읍시 상평동에 빈묘를 조성했고, 1996년 묘역이 조성되었습니다.

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