김만덕 金萬德

Jeju merchant and philanthropist

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Life	1739 ~ 1812
Era	조선
Clan	김해 김씨

Life & career

A woman merchant of Jeju, she is said to have spent her fortune on grain to relieve the people during the great famine of about 1795. As a reward King Jeongjo is said to have asked her wish, and she asked to see Mt. Geumgang.

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