CHOI IK-HYUN

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 1/1/1833     Death: 1/1/1907

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Choe Ik-hyeon was a Korean Joseon Dynasty scholar, politician, philosopher, and general of the Korean Righteous Army guerrilla forces. He was a strong supporter of Neo-Confucianism and a very vocal nationalist, who defended Korean sovereignty in the face of Japanese imperialism.

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WHY THEY MATTER

Choe Ik-hyeon stood out for his multifaceted contributions as a scholar, politician, philosopher, and military leader during the Joseon Dynasty. His advocacy for Neo-Confucianism and staunch nationalism marked him as a unique figure who actively defended Korean sovereignty against Japanese imperialism, showcasing his intellectual prowess in both theoretical and practical realms.

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