1540 - 1597
Won Gyun South Korean Military
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| First Name |
Won
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| Last Name |
Gyun
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| Birthday |
12th February, 1540
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| Birthplace |
Pyeongtaek, Joseon Korea
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| Died |
27th August, 1597
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| Place of Death |
Chilcheollyang, Joseon Korea
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Ethnicity |
Asian
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| Nationality |
South Korean
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| Occupation |
Military
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Won Gyun (Korean: 원균; Hanja: 元均; RR: Won Gyun; MR: Wŏn Kyun; 12 February 1540 – 27 August 1597) was a Korean general and admiral during the Joseon Dynasty. He is best known for his campaigns against the Japanese during Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea. Won was a member of Wonju Won clan, which was well known for its members' military accomplishments. He was born in 1540 near Pyeongtaek and demonstrated his skill as warrior at a young age. He was qualified as a military officer and was first assigned to the northern border to defend against the Jurchens, who frequently raided Korean villages. Won led many successful campaigns with Yi Il and Yi Sun-sin against the Jurchens. After considerable accomplishments on the northern frontier, he was promoted to admiral in 1592 and sent to the southern coast of Gyeongsang Province to command the province's Western Fleet, along with Yi Sun-sin, who became admiral before Won and took command of Jeolla Province's Eastern Fleet. At the time, Won and Yi were cavalry leaders who had no experience with naval warfare.
