윤정현 尹定鉉

Official, Minister of Rites, Personnel, Punishments and War, disciple of Kim Jeong-hui

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Life1793년 ~ 1874년
Era조선 후기
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Life & career

Yun Jeong-hyeon (尹定鉉) was a late Joseon official; his courtesy name was Gyewu and his pen name Chimgye. He lived from 1793 to 1874. Wikipedia describes him as a descendant of Yun Jip, one of the Three Scholars, and the son of Yun Haeng-im, who served as Minister of Personnel.

After passing the civil examination in 1843 he served as Rector of the Sungkyunkwan and Provost of the Office of Special Advisors, became Governor of Hwanghae in 1848 and Minister of War in 1849. He is said to have risen to minister within six years of passing and served as Minister of Personnel, Rites and Punishments. He was known as an incorruptible official.

A disciple of Kim Jeong-hui (Chusa), he received from him a calligraphy work reading 'Chimgye', now held at the Kansong Art Museum. His collected works are the Chimgye Yugo.

Connection with Kim Jeong-hui

Yun Jeong-hyeon was a disciple of Kim Jeong-hui, who wrote his pen name 'Chimgye' in a calligraphy work now held at the Kansong Art Museum.

Grave

Not confirmed.

Descendants

Not confirmed. Wikipedia lists him as the son of Yun Haeng-im and a descendant of Yun Jip.

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