About Hong Uwŏn
Lived 1605 – 1687 (aged 81–82). Hong Uwŏn was a Korean philosopher and politician.
Hong Uwŏn (; July 29, 1605 – July 27, 1687) was a Korean Neo-Confucian scholar, politician and writer, who lived during the Joseon period. He was from the Namyang Hong clan (To Hong lineage).
Family Father – Hong Yŏng (; July 26, 1567 – April 20, 1624) Grandfather - Hong Kasin (홍가신; 洪可臣; July 17, 1541 — June 14, 1615) Grandmother - Lady Yi of the Jaeryeong Yi clan (정경부인 재령 이씨; December 7, 1540 — March 28, 1615) Mother – Lady Hŏ of the Yangcheon Hŏ clan (; November 28, 1569 – February 1, 1652) Grandfather - Hŏ Sŏng (허성; 許筬; June 13, 1548 — ?) Grandmother - Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan (전주 이씨; 1550–?) eldest daughter of Yi Hŏn'guk (이헌국; 李憲國; 1524–?) Siblings Older sister - Lady Hong of the Namyang Hong clan (; 1592–?) Older brother - Hong Ujŏng (; 1593–1654) Older brother - Hong U'gwan (; 1596–?) Older sister - Lady Hong of the Namyang Hong clan Older brother - Hong Ugwing (; 1603–?) Younger brother - Hong Uryang (; 1608–?) Wives and their issue Lady Yi of the Yonan Yi clan (연안 이씨; 1605–?); youngest daughter of Yi Kwangjŏng (이광정; 李光庭; 1552–1629) Daughter - Lady Hong of the Namyang Hong clan (; 1630–?) Son - Hong Myŏn (홍면; 洪冕; 1635–?) Lady Kwŏn (권씨; 1615–?) Daughter - Lady Hong of the Namyang Hong clan (; 1639–?) Son - Hong Ch'im (홍침; 洪䒞; 1640–?)
Arts Books Namp'a munjib [Vol. 13] Paekhŭknan Mokgŭn ch'imsŏl [essay]
Works Yi Sangŭi sindo pimyŏng Yun Sŏndo sindo pimyŏng Yun Sŏndo sijang Chŏngmyo chunggan Namyang Hong-ssi sebo sŏ
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Who was Hong Uwŏn?
Korean philosopher
When was Hong Uwŏn born?
Hong Uwŏn was born in 1605.
When did Hong Uwŏn die?
Hong Uwŏn died on 27 July 1687.
What was Hong Uwŏn's occupation?
Hong Uwŏn was a philosopher and politician.
What nationality was Hong Uwŏn?
Hong Uwŏn was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hong Uwŏn. https://biography.guide/hong-uwon/
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