About Ch'oe Susŏng
Lived 1487 – 1521 (aged 33–34). Ch'oe Susŏng was a Korean painter and calligrapher.
Ch'oe Susŏng (; 1487–1521), was a scholar and painter of the early Joseon period. He was a poet, painter, calligrapher, and mathematician.
Biography Ch'oe was born on the west side of Gangneung, in the province of Gangwon Province. He studied poetry and calligraphy in Ulsan. His paintings depicted everyday scenes. When he was 35 years old, he was convicted and sent to prison where he eventually died. After his death, he received honors from the prime minister.
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Who was Ch'oe Susŏng?
scholar and painter from the early Joseon period
When was Ch'oe Susŏng born?
Ch'oe Susŏng was born in 1487.
When did Ch'oe Susŏng die?
Ch'oe Susŏng died in 1521.
What was Ch'oe Susŏng's occupation?
Ch'oe Susŏng was a painter and calligrapher.
What nationality was Ch'oe Susŏng?
Ch'oe Susŏng was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ch'oe Susŏng. https://biography.guide/ch-oe-susong/
MLA: "Ch'oe Susŏng." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ch-oe-susong/.
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