Kim Gwi-joo
Korean scholar
About Kim Gwi-joo
Lived 1740 – 1786 (aged 45–46). Kim Gwi-joo was a Korean civilian official.
Kim Gwi-ju (; 1740–1786) was a Korean scholar, politician and the leader of the No-ron Faction. He was a high-ranking minister of the royal court and holds the title of Lord Kim and Internal Prince Kim. Kim was the older brother of Queen Jeongsun. He plotted to kill Crown Prince Yi San (Jeongjo) alongside Princess Hwawan (who he saw as a rival to his sister in the No-Ron faction). After his participation in the plots is discovered, Lord Kim is stripped of his titles and exiled.
In popular culture Portrayed by Park Young-ji in the 2007 MBC TV series Lee San, Wind of the Palace.
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Who was Kim Gwi-joo?
Korean scholar
When was Kim Gwi-joo born?
Kim Gwi-joo was born in 1740.
When did Kim Gwi-joo die?
Kim Gwi-joo died in 1786.
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Kim Gwi-joo was a civilian official.
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Kim Gwi-joo was Korean.
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