Yi Yu-won
Yi Yu-won (1814–1888) was a scholar-official of the late Joseon period. He served as Chief State Councilor (1873–1875) under King Gojong. He excelled in both painting and calligraphy.
Yi Yu-won

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- Born
- 1814
- Died
- 1888
- Nationality
- Joseon
- Occupation
- painter
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Yi Yu-won (1814–1888) was a scholar-official of the late Joseon period. He served as Chief State Councilor (1873–1875) under King Gojong. He excelled in both painting and calligraphy.
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• Hangul — %이유원 • Hanja — 李有源 Yi Yu-won (1814–1888) was a scholar-official of the late Joseon period. He served as Chief State Councilor (1873–1875) under King Gojong. He excelled in both painting and calligraphy.
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Parents • Father: Yi Gyejo (29 April 1792 – 11 October 1805), Minister of Personnel • Mother: Lady Park, of the Bannam Park clan (반남박씨;b.1754), daughter of Park Jongshin Wives and issues: • Lady Jeong, of the Dongrae Jeong clan (1795년 – 1879), daughter of Jeong Heon-yong • Yi Seok-yeong (1855–1934), Vice-Minister, adopted son — biological son of Yi Yu-seung • Daughter-in-law: Daughter of Jeong Gi-cheol • Daughter-in-law: Lady Park, of the Bannam Park, daughter of Park Injin • Yi Su-yeong (이수영,d.1880), Secretary, first son • Lady Yi, of the Gyeongju Yi clan, first daughter • Son-in-law: Jo Yeonbin (1832–1859) • Lady Yi, of the Gyeongju Yi clan, second daughter • Son-in-law: Jo Jeonghui, Vice-Minister • Unknown concubine • Yi Ho-yeong, a Gunsu, son • Daughter-in-law: Daughter of the Yi Jang-ryeom • Yi Pyo-yeong, a Uigwan, son • Daughter-in-law: Daughter of Kim Se-ho • Daughter-in-law: Daughter of Yi Jae-oh • Lady Yi, of the Gyeongju Yi clan, third daughter
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1814
Yi Yu-won born.
1888
Yi Yu-won died.
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