Yi Maechang

Deceased Person

1573 – 1610

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Who was Yi Maechang?

Yi Mae-chang, born Yi Hyang-geum, was a famed kisaeng of the Buan area during the Joseon Dynasty. She was noted for her talent in playing the geomungo and composing sijo and other poetry. As Hwang Jin-i was known as one of the three wonders of Songdo, Mae-chang was known as one of the three wonders of Byeoksan.

Her grave is preserved in Buan County, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

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Born
1573
Died
1610

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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