유창 劉敞
Joseon founding merit subject, Lord Okcheon, posthumous title Munhui
| Life | ? ~ 1421 |
| Era | 고려 말·조선 초 |
| Clan | 강릉 유씨 |
Life & career
Yoo Chang (died 1421), originally named Yoo Gyeong, was a late Goryeo and early Joseon official of the Gangneung Yoo clan with the courtesy name Taehwa, pen name Seonam and posthumous title Munhui. He was born in Ugye county of Gangneung and studied under Yi Saek and Jeong Mong-ju.
He passed the civil examination in 1371 and held posts including Seonggyun Jwaeju. After Joseon was founded he served as Daesaseong, Jungchuwon officials and rose to Daejehak of the Yemun Office and Chamchan Uijeongbusa.
He was made a second-class founding merit subject in 1392, Lord Okcheon in 1415 and again under King Sejong. In 1421 he was granted a staff and stool with Ryu Gwan and died the same year.
Relation to the Clan
Descendants honour him as mid-founder. Some sources link his title Okcheon, said to be present-day Gangneung, to the seat, but this is stated here only as tradition.
Grave
His tomb, 'Graveyard of Lord Munhui Yoo Chang', in Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul is Seoul Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 96.
Descendants
Wife: daughter of Yi Jip; sons Yoo In-tong (eldest), Yoo In-je and Yoo In-gil; son-in-law Ryu Sa-nul. The politician Yoo Min-sang is recorded as a direct descendant.