Yu Chagwang

Korean naval commander (1439 – 1512 )

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Also known as Ryu Jagwang · Yu Ja-gwang · Yu Jagwang · Yu Cha-gwang

Born: 1439
Died: June 1512
Citizenship: Joseon
Occupation: poet
, military official

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Yu Chagwang was a Korean Joseon Dynasty politician, soldier and writer. Born as the son of a yangban father and a concubine, he was one of the few secondary sons who served in high government offices during the Joseon dynasty. His courtesy name was Uhu. His prime political rival was Kim Chong-jik.

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Sex or gender: male
Revised Romanization: Yu Jagwang
Cause of death: disease
Family name: Liu
Military, police or special rank: admiral
Significant event: Yi Si-ae's Rebellion
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1.Stated in Encyclopedia of Korean CultureRetrieved 2023-11-03
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Gapja Sahwa
Jungjong coup
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1.Stated in Encyclopedia of Korean CultureRetrieved 2023-11-03
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Manner of death: natural causes

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