Heo Gyun
Korean writer (1569-1618)
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Summary
Heo Gyun was born on November 3, 1569[1], in Gangneung[2]. He died on August 24, 1618[3]. He worked as a poet[4], autobiographer[5], writer[6], politician[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (373 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Heo Yeop[10]
- Country of citizenship: Joseon[11]
- Field of work: politics[12], belletristic literature[13]
- Notable work: Hong Gildong jeon[14], Domundaejak[15]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Heo Gyun[18]
- Cause of death: decapitation[19]
- Family name: Xu[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Heo Gyun[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Korean[22]
- Commons Creator page: Heo Gyun[23]
- Courtesy name: 端甫[24]
- Art name: 교산[25], 학산[26], 성소[27], 성수[28], 백월거사[29]
- McCune–Reischauer romanization: Hŏ Kyun[30]
- Revised Romanization: Heo Gyun[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]
Why It Matters
Heo Gyun has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to him include Hong Gildong jeon[35], a literary work[36].
FAQs
Where was Heo Gyun born?
Heo Gyun was born in Gangneung[2].
Who were Heo Gyun's parents?
Heo Gyun's father was Heo Yeop[10].
What did Heo Gyun do for work?
Heo Gyun worked as a poet[4], autobiographer[5], writer[6], politician[7], and philosopher[8].