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Kwŏn Ram

1416 – 1465

Korean politician

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About Kwŏn Ram

Lived 1416 – 1465 (aged 48–49). Kwŏn Ram was a Korean philosopher and politician.

Kwŏn Ram (; June 2, 1416 – February 6, 1465), art name Sohandang was a Korean politician, writer, and historian of the Joseon period. He served as Left State Councillor, and the entourage of Sejo of Joseon.

He was the nephew of Princess Gyeongan, and father-in-law of general Nam I and Sin Sugŭn.

Family

Grandfather Kwŏn Kŭn (권근; 1352 – February 14, 1409) Grandmother Princess Sukgyŏng, Lady Yi of the Gyeongju Yi clan (; 1367–1423); eldest daughter of Yi Jun-oh (이존오; 李存吾), Kwon Geun’s second wife Father Kwŏn Che (권제; 1387–1445) Mother Lady Lee of the Jeonui Lee clan (; 1385–1468); eldest daughter of Lee Jun , Kwŏn Che's first wife Wife Princess Consort Yŏngwŏn of the Goseong Yi clan (; 1415 – 18 October 1491); daughter of Internal Prince Cheolseong Yi Won (철성부원군 이원; 1368–1429) Children Daughter - Lady Kwŏn of the Andong Kwŏn clan (1435–?) Daughter - Lady Kwŏn of the Andong Kwŏn clan (1437–?) Daughter - Lady Kwŏn of the Andong Kwŏn clan (1439–?) Daughter - Lady Kwŏn of the Andong Kwŏn clan (1441–?) Son-in-law - Nam I (남이; 南怡; 1441–1468) Daughter - Lady Kwŏn of the Andong Kwŏn clan (1445–1530) Son - Kwŏn Kŏl (; 1447–1476) Daughter - Internal Princess Consort Yŏngga of the Andong Kwŏn clan (; 1448–?); Sin Sugŭn's first wife Son-in-law - Sin Sugŭn (; 1450–1506) Step-granddaughter - Queen Dangyeong of the Geochang Sin clan (; 7 February 1487 – 27 December 1557) Daughter - Lady Kwŏn of the Andong Kwŏn clan (1449–?) Daughter - Lady Kwŏn of the Andong Kwŏn clan (1455–1517) Son - Kwŏn Kŏn (; 1458–1501)

Works Tongguk t'onggam 《Yŏkdae pyŏngyo》 《Sohandang chip》 《Ŭngjesi chu》

Popular culture Portrayed by Lee Dae-yeon in the 2011 KBS2 TV series The Princess' Man. Portrayed by Kim Yong-hee in the 2011 JTBC TV series Insu, The Queen Mother.

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Born
1416
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Also known as
Gwon Ram

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kwŏn Ram?

Korean politician (1416-1465)

When was Kwŏn Ram born?

Kwŏn Ram was born in 1416.

When did Kwŏn Ram die?

Kwŏn Ram died on 6 February 1465.

What was Kwŏn Ram's occupation?

Kwŏn Ram was a philosopher and politician.

What nationality was Kwŏn Ram?

Kwŏn Ram was Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kwŏn Ram

· Wikidata: Q483026

· DBpedia: Kwŏn Ram

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