Son of O Dan, pen name Gusa, rose from chief royal secretary and Minister of Personnel to Minister of Revenue
| Life | 1610 ~ 1670 |
| Era | 조선 중기 |
| Clan | 동복 오씨 |
O Jeong-il (1610-1670) was a mid-to-late Joseon official from Dongbok, courtesy name Dunam, pen name Gusa. His father was Governor O Dan and his mother a lady of the Cheongsong Sim, daughter of Minister of Personnel Sim Aek.
Encyclopedia-based sources say that as chief royal secretary he took part in compiling the Veritable Records of Hyojong and rose through Minister of Personnel and Inspector-General to Minister of Revenue. Wikipedia's article is a stub listing the Hyojong and Hyeonjong Records, Gukjo inmulgo and Yeollyeosil gisul among references.
His brothers include O Jeong-wi and O Jeong-chang, and his sister married Grand Prince Inpyeong. His detailed career was not further confirmed here and should be checked in the genealogy and Gukjo bangmok.
O Jeong-il was born in 1610, before his brother O Jeong-wi (1616), as a son of O Dan. With his sister married to Grand Prince Inpyeong, he served at court as a royal in-law under Hyojong and Hyeonjong. His part in compiling the Hyojong Records shows he was regarded as a writer and record-keeper. That he reached minister rank around the same time as his brother O Jeong-wi indicates the family's standing in this period.
Wikipedia lists the Hyojong and Hyeonjong Veritable Records, Gukjo inmulgo, Yeollyeosil gisul, Gukjo bangmok, Dongmyeongjip and Gieon.
Sources: Wikipedia and Encyclopedia of Korean Culture-based material; genealogies may differ.
His tomb location was not confirmed here.