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Won Gyun

1540 - 1597

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Wŏn Kyun (Korean: 원균; Hanja: 元均; 12 February 1540 – 27 August 1597) was a Korean general and admiral during the Joseon period. He is best known for his campaigns against the Japanese during Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea. Wŏn was a member of Wonju Wŏn clan, which was well known for its members' military accomplishments. He was born in 1540 near Pyeongtaek and demonstrated his skill as warrior at a young age. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Won Gyun is the 918th most popular military personnel (down from 711th in 2019), the 128th most popular biography from South Korea (down from 90th in 2019) and the 4th most popular South Korean Military Personnel.

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Among MILITARY PERSONNELS

Among military personnels, Won Gyun ranks 918 out of 2,058. Before him are Walther von Lüttwitz, Prince Franz of Bavaria, Karl Fritzsch, Ludwig Crüwell, Alphonse Juin, and Michael Lippert. After him are Heinrich Eberbach, Joseph Stilwell, Georg von der Marwitz, Peter Lacy, Sergey Biryuzov, and Otto Wöhler.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1540, Won Gyun ranks 16. Before him are José de Acosta, Magnus, Duke of Holstein, Pierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de Brantôme, Paschal Baylón, Ana de Mendoza, Princess of Eboli, and Gasparo da Salò. After him are Princess Cecilia of Sweden, Ostilio Ricci, Denis Calvaert, Simone Peterzano, Sedefkar Mehmed Agha, and Giovanni Artusi. Among people deceased in 1597, Won Gyun ranks 16. Before him are Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Edward Kelley, Barbara Blomberg, Gunilla Bielke, Luís Fróis, and Giovanni Leonardo Di Bona. After him are Prospero Fontana, Princess Elizabeth of Sweden, Lucas van Valckenborch, Fernando de Herrera, Klaus Fleming, and Jakub Wujek.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Won Gyun ranks 128 out of 1,128. Before him are Jang Yeong-sil (1400), David Yonggi Cho (1936), Uhwudong (1430), Jang Bogo (787), Kim Ung-yong (1963), and Kim Bu-sik (1075). After him are Lee Jae-yong (1969), Shin Kyuk-ho (1921), Ho Jong-suk (1908), Soon-Tek Oh (1932), HoYeon Jung (1994), and Suga (1993).

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Among MILITARY PERSONNELS In South Korea

Among military personnels born in South Korea, Won Gyun ranks 4. Before him are Yi Sun-sin (1545), Choe Yeong (1316), and Jang Bogo (787).

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