About Nam Gye-u
Lived 1811 – 1888 (aged 76–77). Nam Gye-u was a Korean and South Korean painter.
Nam Kyeu (1811–1888) was a Korean painter and a government officer in the late Joseon period. Nam Kyeu was born to a high class and son of Nam Jinhwa who served as Busa. He lived in Namchon, Seoul and had an official career as Dojeong. Nam was especially good at depicting butterflies, so called as Nam Nabi (Butterfly Nam), his nickname. Through his lifetime, Nam Kyeu devoted to drawing pictures of butterflies and flowers.
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Who was Nam Gye-u?
Korean painter (1811-1888)
When was Nam Gye-u born?
Nam Gye-u was born in 1811.
When did Nam Gye-u die?
Nam Gye-u died in 1888.
What was Nam Gye-u's occupation?
Nam Gye-u was a painter.
What nationality was Nam Gye-u?
Nam Gye-u was Korean and South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nam Gye-u. https://biography.guide/nam-gye-u/
MLA: "Nam Gye-u." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nam-gye-u/.
Chicago: "Nam Gye-u." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nam-gye-u/.
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