Yi I

Philosopher, Deceased Person

1536 – 1584

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Who was Yi I?

Yi I was one of the two most prominent Korean Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty, the other being his older contemporary, Yi Hwang. Yi I is often referred to by his pen name Yulgok. He is not only known as a scholar but also as a revered politician and reformer. He was academical successor of Jo Gwang-jo.

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Born
Dec 26, 1536
Korea
Also known as
  • Yulgok
Religion
  • Confucianism
Ethnicity
  • Korean people
Profession
Died
1584

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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