Kim Hyowŏn
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Also recorded as Kim Hyo-wŏn · Kim Hyo-won · Kim Hyowon · Sŏngam
Kim Hyowŏn
- Born
- Kim Hyowŏn was born in 1532.
- Died
- Kim Hyowŏn died on 1 April 1590.
- Nationality
- Joseon
- Occupation
- philosopher · writer · politician · poet
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• Hangul — %김효원 • Hanja — 金孝元 Kim Hyowŏn (1542 – 1 April 1590) was a Korean philosopher and politician during the Joseon period. A Neo-Confucian scholar, his art name was Sŏngam, and his courtesy name was Inbaek. He was a leader of the Easterners faction, born into the Seonsan Kim clan.
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• Father • Kim Hongu (1518–1578) • Mother • Lady Yun of the Haepyeong Yun clan (1522–?) • Siblings • Younger sister: Lady Kim of the Seonsan Kim clan (1547–?) • Younger brother: Kim Iwŏn (1553–1614) • Younger sister: Lady Kim of the Seonsan Kim clan (1555–?) • Younger brother: Kim Sinwŏn (1555–?) • Younger brother: Kim Ŭiwŏn (1558–1602) Consort(s) and issue • Lady Jeong of the Chogye Jeong clan (1542–?) • Son: Kim Kŭkkŏn (1569–1624) • Son: Kim Kŭngnyŏn (1572–?) • Daughter: Lady Kim of the Seonsan Kim clan (1575–?) • Son: Kim Kŭkkam (1577–?) • Son: Kim Kŭksŏn (1584–1664)
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