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Nam Kon

1471 – 1527

Korean politician

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Lived 1471 – 1527 (aged 55–56). Nam Kon was a Korean diplomat, philosopher, autobiographer, writer, politician and poet.

Nam Kon (; 147110 March 1527) was a Korean politician, poet, Neo-Confucian scholar, thinker, writer and Prime Minister during the Joseon period. His art names were Chijŏng , Chijoktang and Chijok , while his courtesy name was Sahwa . He was also a member of the Sarim faction.

Biography Nam was a Korean Neo-Confucian scholar of the Yŏngnam school and student of Kim Chong-jik. He was the Joseon Dynasty's Left State Councillor until 1520, and then Chief State Councillor from 1523 to 1527. Nam Kon studied under Neo-Confucian scholar Kim Chong-jik. He was an ideological and political rival of Cho Kwangjo. Cho studied under his friend .

Works Chijŏng chip Yu Chagwang chŏn Namakch'angsurok Family Parents Father: Nam Ch'isin (; 1420–?) Mother: Lady Ha of the Jinju Ha clan Sibling(s) Older brother: Nam P'o (; 1459–?) Wives and their children Lady Yi of the Yonan Yi clan ; daughter of Yi Seung 1st daughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan 2nd daughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan (; 1492–?) 3rd daughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan Unnamed concubine 4th daughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan 1st son: Nam Sŭngsa Concubine: Lady Choun – a kisaeng

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Born
1471, Miryang
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Also known as
Nam Gon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nam Kon?

Korean politician (1471-1527)

When was Nam Kon born?

Nam Kon was born in 1471 in Miryang.

When did Nam Kon die?

Nam Kon died on 10 March 1527.

What was Nam Kon's occupation?

Nam Kon was a diplomat, philosopher, autobiographer, writer, politician and poet.

What nationality was Nam Kon?

Nam Kon was Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nam Kon

· Wikidata: Q498626

· DBpedia: Nam Kon

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