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Yi Sŏu

Yi Sŏu (March 1, 1633 – October 14, 1709) was a Korean scholar-official of the Joseon period. An early silhak writer, he was a member of the Southerners political faction.

Also recorded as Yi Seou · Yi Sŏ-u · Yi Seo-woo · Yi Seo-u

Yi Sŏu

Born
1633 · Seoul.
Died
1709
Nationality
Joseon
Occupation
painter · poet · writer · politician

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In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Bibliography and scholarly literature
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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