About Jang Hyungwang
Lived 1554 – 1637 (aged 82–83). Jang Hyungwang was a Korean poet, philosopher and politician.
Chang Hyŏn'gwang (; 1554 – September 15, 1637) was a Korean politician and educator, as well as a Neo-Confucian scholar of the Joseon dynasty. He was the disciple of Chŏng Ku and the teacher of Hŏ Mok and Yun Hyu. His art name was Yŏhŏn .
Books Yŏhŏn chip (여헌집, 旅軒集) Yŏkhak tosŏl (역학도설, 易學圖說) Sŏngni sŏl (성리설, 性理說) Yongsa ilgi (용사일기, 龍蛇日記)
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Who was Jang Hyungwang?
Korean Joseon Dynasty's writer and politician (1554-1637)
When was Jang Hyungwang born?
Jang Hyungwang was born in 1554.
When did Jang Hyungwang die?
Jang Hyungwang died on 15 September 1637.
What was Jang Hyungwang's occupation?
Jang Hyungwang was a poet, philosopher and politician.
What nationality was Jang Hyungwang?
Jang Hyungwang was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jang Hyungwang. https://biography.guide/jang-hyungwang/
MLA: "Jang Hyungwang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jang-hyungwang/.
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