Kim Jip facts for kids

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Kim Jip (1574–1656) was an important scholar, politician, teacher, and writer from Korea's Joseon period. He followed a way of thinking called Neo-Confucianism, which was a big part of life in Joseon Korea. Kim Jip also taught famous scholars like Song Si-yeol and Song Jun-gil.

Kim Jip's Family and Background

Kim Jip came from a well-known family during the Joseon era. His father was Kim Jang-saeng, who was also a very respected scholar. Kim Jip learned a lot from his father.

Parents and Grandparents

• His grandfather was Kim Gye-hwi (1526 - 1582).
• His father was Kim Jang-saeng (1548 - 1631).
• His mother was Lady Jo of the Changnyeong Jo clan.

Brothers and Their Families

Kim Jip had several siblings.

• His older brother was Kim Eun (1569 - 1592?). He went missing during a war called the Imjin War.
• His younger brother was Kim Ban (1580 - 1640).
  • Kim Ban had several sons, including Kim Ik-ryeol, Kim Ik-hui, and Kim Ik-gyeom.
  • One of Kim Ban's grandsons was Kim Man-jung (1637 - 1692), who became a very famous writer.
  • Another great-grandniece was Queen Ingyeong (1661 - 1680), who became a queen of Joseon.

Kim Jip's Wives and Children

Kim Jip had two wives.

• His first wife was Lady Yu of the Gigye Yu clan. They did not have any children.
• His second wife was Lady Yi of the Deoksu Yi clan. She was the daughter of Yi I, another very famous scholar.
  • With Lady Yi, Kim Jip had two sons: Kim Ik-hyeong and Kim Ik-ryeon.
  • These sons later had many children, continuing the family line.

What Kim Jip Wrote

Kim Jip wrote several important books during his lifetime. These books helped share his ideas and teachings with others.

• Sindokjaejip (신독재집)
• Uiryemunhaesok (의례문해속)

See also

• Seong Hon
• Gim Jangsaeng
• Queen Ingyeong
• Gim Manjung
• Yi I
• Gim Ikhun
• Song Jungil
• Song Siyeol
• Yun Seongeo
• Yun Hyu
• Yun Jeung