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Chief academician and scholar under Yeongjo and Jeongjo; regarded as a forerunner of the Northern Learning school; pen name Bomanjae; posthumous name Munjeong

Portrait of Seo Myeong-eung (from the Myeonghyeon hwasang album) — Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Portrait of Seo Myeong-eung (from the Myeonghyeon hwasang album) — Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · 퍼블릭 도메인 — Wikimedia Commons (명현화상 중 서명응 초상)
Life1716 ~ 1787
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Life & career

Seo Myeong-eung (1716-1787) was a late-Joseon civil official and scholar of the Daegu Seo clan. Courtesy name Gunsu, pen name Bomanjae, posthumous name Munjeong, he was a son of Seo Jong-ok, father of Seo Ho-su and grandfather of Seo Yu-gu, so that three generations were renowned for learning.

Passing the civil examination under Yeongjo, he served as Jeongeon, Susan, Gyori and Vice Director of the Hongmungwan, and went to Qing China as recording secretary. He then held posts such as Remonstrator-General, royal secretary, Principal of the Seonggyungwan, Vice Director of the Hongmungwan, governor of Hwanghae, Inspector-General and Chief Royal Secretary, and served as minister of Justice, Military Affairs, Personnel, Rites, Works and Taxation, chief academician, Gyujanggak director, Pan-jungchubusa and Governor of Hanseong.

Well versed in the Book of Changes and devoted to practical learning, he was esteemed as a founder of the Northern Learning school. By Yeongjo's command he gathered scores and published the Daeak hubo, and he was skilled in calligraphy. His works include the Bomanjae-jip and Gyemong doseol; in 1763 he wrote the preface to the Icheon Seo genealogy, stating that the several Seo seats branched from Seo Sin-il.

Scholarship

Devoted to the Book of Changes and practical learning, he is called a founder of the Northern Learning school; his works include the Bomanjae-jip and Gyemong doseol.

Music and Compilation

By Yeongjo's order he is said to have collected scores and published the Daeak hubo.

A Scholar Family

His son Seo Ho-su was an astronomer and grandson Seo Yu-gu the author of the Imwon gyeongje ji, making three generations renowned for learning.

Grave

The location of his tomb was not confirmed here.

Descendants

A scholarly line continuing through his son Seo Ho-su and grandson Seo Yu-gu.

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