Gim Hyowon facts for kids
Gim Hyowon (born 1542, died 1590) was an important person in Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. He was a philosopher and a politician. This means he thought deeply about life and society, and he also helped lead the country.
Gim Hyowon was a Neo-Confucian scholar. Neo-Confucianism was a big way of thinking in Korea at that time. His special pen name was Seongam, and his courtesy name was Inbaek. He was also a leader of a political group called the Easterners. Gim Hyowon belonged to the Seonsan Gim family clan.
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Gim Hyowon's Family
Gim Hyowon had a family with many members. Here are some of the most important ones:
His Parents and Grandparents
- His grandfather was named Gim Deok-yu.
- His father was named Gim Hong-woo.
- His mother was Lady Yun from the Haepyeong Yun clan.
His Siblings
Gim Hyowon had several younger brothers:
- Gim Yi-won (1553 - 1614)
- Gim Shin-won
- Gim Ui-won
His Wives and Children
Gim Hyowon was married to Lady Jeong of the Chogye Jeong clan. They had several children:
- His son, Gim Geuk-geon.
- Gim Geuk-geon's son was Gim Se-ryeom.
- His daughter, Lady Gim of the Seonsan Gim clan.
- She married a famous person named Heo Gyun.
- His son, Gim Geuk-seon.
- His son, Gim Geuk-ryeon.
- His son, Gim Geuk-gam.
His Writings
Gim Hyowon wrote a collection of his thoughts and works. This collection is called Seongam jip. It helps us understand his ideas and what he believed in.
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