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Nam Kon

Nam Kon (; 147110 March 1527) was a Korean politician, poet, Neo-Confucian scholar, thinker, writer and Prime Minister during the Joseon period. His art names were Chijŏng (), Chijoktang () and Chijok (), while his courtesy name was Sahwa (). He was also a member of the Sarim faction.

Biography

Nam was a Korean Neo-Confucian scholar of the Yŏngnam school and student of Kim Chong-jik. He was the Joseon Dynasty's Left State Councillor until 1520, and then Chief State Councillor from 1523 to 1527. Nam Kon studied under Neo-Confucian scholar Kim Chong-jik. He was an ideological and political rival of Cho Kwangjo. Cho studied under his friend .

Works

  • Chijŏng chip ()
  • Yu Chagwang chŏn ()
  • Namakch'angsurok ()

Family

Parents

  • Father: Nam Ch'isin (; 1420–?)
  • Mother: Lady Ha of the Jinju Ha clan ()

Sibling(s)

  • Older brother: Nam P'o (; 1459–?)

Wives and their children

  • Lady Yi of the Yonan Yi clan (); daughter of Yi Seung ()
  • 1st daughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan ()
  • 2nd daughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan (; 1492–?)
  • 3rd daughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan ()
  • Unnamed concubine
  • 4th daughter: Lady Nam of the Uiryeong Nam clan ()
  • 1st son: Nam SÅ­ngsa ()
  • Concubine: Lady Choun () – a kisaeng

See also

References

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