Kim Dam
Joseon civil servant, astronomer, scientist (1416 – July 10, 1464 )
About Kim Dam
Lived 1416 – 1464 (aged 47–48). Kim Dam was a Korean astronomer, politician, astrologer and civil servant.
Kim Tam (; 1416–1464) was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician, astronomer, and scientist. His art name was Musonghŏn . He contributed to Korean literature, geography, and Korean lunisolar calendar calculations.
Books Musonghŏn jip Collection of Lord Kim Munjŏl's Works A Collection in Astronomical Learning of Various Schools
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Who was Kim Dam?
Joseon civil servant, astronomer, scientist (1416 – July 10, 1464 )
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Kim Dam was born in 1416.
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Kim Dam died in 1464.
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Kim Dam was an astronomer, politician, astrologer and civil servant.
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Kim Dam was Korean.
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