Jeong Yak-yong

Jeong Yak-yong was a philosopher, poet, engineer, politician and writer (1762–1836). He was born at Gwangju.

Also recorded as Kwinong (cha); Sammi (ho); Songbo (cha); Chŏng Yag-yong; Tasan (ho); Yoyudang (ho).

Overview

Also worked under the name 다산.

Born at Gwangju in 1762, died in 1836.

In detail

the recorded working language is Korean.

Yi Ik is recorded as an influence.

Chronology

  1. 1762Jeong Yak-yong born at Gwangju.
  2. 1836Jeong Yak-yong died.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Chŏng Yagyong”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q256246: Jeong Yak-yong

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