Choe Sihyeong

Choe Sihyeong (Korean: 최시형) (1827–1898) original name Choe Gyeongsang, was the second leader of the Donghak Peasant Movement during the Joseon Dynasty and Korean Empire era. He succeeded Choe Je-u after the latter's execution by Joseon authorities in 1864. He was born in Gyeongju as a member of the local Choe clan. In Jeonju, Jeolla, he and his followers attempted to revolt against the Joseon authorities in the aftermath of the Donghak Peasant Revolution, but he was caught by the authorities and executed by firing squad.[1][2][3][4][5]

This is a Korean name; the family name is Choe.
Choe Sihyeong
Hangul
최시형
Hanja
崔時亨
Revised RomanizationChoe Sihyeong
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Sihyǒng

References
  1. 《글로벌 세계대백과사전》, 〈동학혁명〉, 최시형.
  2. 오영섭 《한국 근현대사를 수놓은 인물들(1)》(오영섭 저, 2007.4, 경인문화사) 315~316쪽.
  3. 신복룡 (2001-12-20). 한국사 새로 보기 (초판 2쇄 ed.). 서울: 도서출판 풀빛. pp. 168~179. ISBN 89-7474-870-3.
  4. 박은봉, 《한국사 100장면》 (가람기획, 1993) 259페이지
  5. 양필승, 세계사 속에서 전봉준:한국민족주의의 형성과 문명사적 위기, 중앙일보 WIN, 1996년 7월호
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