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Song Si-yŏl
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Song Si-yŏl Gold

Korean philosopher (1607-1689)

1607 to 1689

Song Si-yŏl was a Korean philosopher (1607-1689). Born 1607 in Okcheon County.

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Who is Song Si-yŏl?
Song Si-yŏl was a Korean philosopher (1607-1689). Born 1607 in Okcheon County.
What does Song Si-yŏl do?
Song Si-yŏl is known as philosopher, autobiographer, politician.
When was Song Si-yŏl born?
Song Si-yŏl was born on 1607 in Okcheon County.
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Born
1607, Okcheon County
Died
1689
Occupations
philosopher, autobiographer, politician, poet, civil servant
Affiliations
Noron, The eighteen sages of Korea
Also known as
Song Siyeol, Song Si-yeol, Song Si-yol
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Korean

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  • Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence

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