About Yi Ki
Lived 1476 – 1552 (aged 75). Yi Ki was a Korean politician, autobiographer and writer.
Yi Ki (; October 26, 1476 – April 28, 1552) was a Korean scholar-official during the Joseon period. He was Chief State Councillor from 1549 to 1551. He was the nephew of Sŏng Tamsu , one of the members of Saengyuksin , and a relative of Yi I.
Family Father - Yi Ŭimu Mother - Lady Sŏng of the Changnyeong Sŏng clan Siblings Older sister - Lady Yi of the Deoksu Yi clan Older brother - Yi Wi ; died prematurely Older brother - Yi Kwŏn Younger brother - Yi Haeng Younger brother - Yi Yŏng Younger brother - Yi Pong Wife and issue Lady Kim ; daughter of Kim Chin Daughter - Lady Yi of the Deoksu Yi clan Son - Yi Wŏn'u
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Who was Yi Ki?
Korean philosopher (1476-1552)
When was Yi Ki born?
Yi Ki was born on 26 October 1476.
When did Yi Ki die?
Yi Ki died on 28 April 1552.
What was Yi Ki's occupation?
Yi Ki was a politician, autobiographer and writer.
What nationality was Yi Ki?
Yi Ki was Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yi Ki. https://biography.guide/yi-ki/
MLA: "Yi Ki." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/yi-ki/.
Chicago: "Yi Ki." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/yi-ki/.
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