About Seong Hui-ahn
Lived 1461 – 1513 (aged 51–52). Seong Hui-ahn was a Korean philosopher and politician.
Sŏng Hŭian (; January 1461 – July 1513) was a Korean Joseon politician and Neo-Confucianism philosopher who served as Chief State Councillor during the reign of King Jungjong in 1513 until his death. He was one of the merit subjects that led the coup that placed King Jungjong on the throne.
Family Father Sŏng Ch'an Mother Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan Sibling(s) Older brother - Sŏng Hŭi-jeung Older sister - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan Older sister - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan Older sister - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan Older sister - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan Spouse Lady Cho of the Pungyang Cho clan Issue Son - Sŏng Yul (; 1498–?) Daughter-in-law - Lady Yi of the Jeonju Yi clan Grandson - Sŏng Su-ch'ŏl (; 1512–?) Granddaughter - Sŏng Myŏng-ik , Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan (; 1515–?) Granddaughter - Sŏng Ch'ŏn-ŏk , Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan (; 1519–?) Granddaughter - Sŏng Ka-si , Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan (; 1530–?) Daughter - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Seong clan Son-in-law - Kwŏn Yŏng of the Andong Kwŏn clan Grandson - Kwŏn Ho Grandson - Kwŏn I (; 1541–?) Daughter - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan Son-in-law - Yi Hŭi-myŏng of the Pyeongchang Yi clan Grandson - Yi Sŏp (; 1534–?) Grandson - Yi Pal Granddaughter - Lady Yi of the Pyeongchang Yi clan Grandson - Yi Ok (; 1537–?) Grandson - Yi Ch'ŏl (; 1538–?)
Popular culture Portrayed by Lee Hwa-ryong in the 2017 KBS2 TV series Queen for Seven Days.
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Who was Seong Hui-ahn?
Korean politician
When was Seong Hui-ahn born?
Seong Hui-ahn was born in 1461.
When did Seong Hui-ahn die?
Seong Hui-ahn died in 1513.
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Seong Hui-ahn was a philosopher and politician.
What nationality was Seong Hui-ahn?
Seong Hui-ahn was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Seong Hui-ahn. https://biography.guide/seong-hui-ahn/
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