류운룡 柳雲龍

Elder brother of Ryu Seong-ryong, known as Gyeomam

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Life1539 ~ 1601
Era조선
Clan풍산 류씨

Life & career

Ryu Un-ryong, courtesy name Eunggyeon and pen name Gyeomam, was the eldest son of Hwanghae governor Ryu Jung-yeong and elder brother of Ryu Seong-ryong. He studied under Yi Hwang (Toegye) and is said to have entered office by hereditary privilege and served as magistrate of Indong, governor of Punggi and magistrate of Wonju.

As magistrate of Indong he is said to have restored the grave of Gil Jae and built a shrine and stele. He was posthumously made Minister of Personnel with the posthumous name Mungyeong. His sons Ryu Gi and Ryu Sim are said to have been named Hoseong wonjong merit subjects for helping their uncle Ryu Seong-ryong.

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