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Kim Ikhun

1619 – 1689

Korean General and philosopher, Solder, Politicians.

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Lived 1619 – 1689 (aged 69–70). Kim Ikhun was a Korean autobiographer.

Kim Ik-hun (, 1619 – March 11, 1689) was a Korean politician, a general, and part of the noble class during the Joseon period. His art name was Gwangnam and his courtesy name was Mu-suk .

Biography Kim Ik-hun was born in 1619. He was the son of Kim Ban, the grandson of Kim Jang-saeng and a member of the Gwangsan Kim clan.

Due to Eumseo (; an appointment to a government position due to having a honored, recognized, and notable father or grandfather who served his country) he was appointed to Geombudosa and also appointed to the mayor of Namwon . He became Saboksichumjeong . In 1667, he became Sadosijeong

In 1678, he was the mayor of Gwangju , then became a general in the department of Eoyeong . He also became the Jeolla provincial army commander . In 1680, he was again reappointed as the mayor of Gwangju and then was dismissed.

On March 11, 1689, he was murdered by the Southerners at age 70.

Family Grandfather Kim Jang-saeng Uncle Kim Jip Father Kim Ban Brother Kim Ik-gyeom Mother Lady Seo

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Who was Kim Ikhun?

Korean General and philosopher, Solder, Politicians.

When was Kim Ikhun born?

Kim Ikhun was born in 1619.

When did Kim Ikhun die?

Kim Ikhun died on 11 March 1689 in Seoul.

What was Kim Ikhun's occupation?

Kim Ikhun was an autobiographer.

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Kim Ikhun was Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kim Ikhun

· Wikidata: Q497114

· DBpedia: Kim Ik-hun

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